Account Manager - Peppermint
| Posting date: | 25 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE11 5SS |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 166358 |
Summary
- £35,000 per annum plus bonus
- 5 out of 7 days per week
- Medicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
- Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
- Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets
- Health & Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
- Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
- Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
- Meals on duty
- Vodaphone discounts
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 23 days + BH’s and an additional day off for your birthday
- 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back
- Competitive and supportive family benefits
- Day off for baby\\'s 1st birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- On-going training & development and career pathways
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
| The purpose of this role is to achieve new business sales by winning new Food and Beverage contracts in the event sector for the business across pop-ups, festivals and venues. You will be well supported by your manager and the team, working closely with internal commercial and operation’s teams on these event proposals, diligently managing the commercial operation and ongoing sales cycle responsibilities from start to finish, including retention work. A key focus is nurturing clients on allocated events/venues to build relationships to support delivering profitable ventures aligned with our ethos of sustainability, innovation and people culture. The role is busy year round, peaking through the summer with some contracts and events requiring annual renewal pitches and proposal submissions. The role will include data and commercial acumen competencies and ability, oversight of quality and timely responses to tender submissions by delivering relevant proposal documentation, whilst supporting the directors and Head of Partnerships in pitches for major new event contract. Motivated by delivering best in class bar and catering operations for new and existing venues and events (such as Wembley Arena, Winter Wonderland, Camp Bestival and other exciting independent festivals), you’ll be responsible for the commercial management with the client/venue ensuring they’re running as efficiently as possible, maximising new opportunities where suitable. Success in the role includes being able to be a proactive and willing commercial operator with an unshakeable ability to work with operators on the ground by managing multiple commercial budgets. |
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Who we are:
Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sports, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.
Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
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About you:
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.
We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.