Sales Manager Conference and Events
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Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (83% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Sodexo Live! is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Sales Manager Conference & Events
Ready to sell unforgettable experiences in one of the UK's most iconic sports and events venues?
- Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL
- £highly competitive + excellent bonus and benefits
- 40hrs pw 5/7 with flexibility to cover events
- Flexible Benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits
- Free Lunches, free parking
Job Introduction
At Sodexo Live!, we create exceptional moments that bring people together. We're now looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Sales Manager to lead Conference & Events sales at the American Express Stadium, home of Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven sales leader to take ownership of our events business, inspire a talented team, grow new revenue streams, and play a key role in shaping the future success of one of the South Coast's premier event destinations.
As Sales Manager, you'll take the lead in delivering the venue's Conference & Events sales strategy, driving both proactive business development and reactive sales conversion.
We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with exceptional people leadership.
At Sodexo Live!, you'll be part of a global team passionate about hospitality, events and delivering extraordinary experiences. If you thrive on winning business, developing people and creating memorable events, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and develop a high-performing sales team comprising a Business Development Manager and three Sales Coordinators.
- Own the delivery of annual sales budget.
- Drive conversion, revenue growth, forecasting accuracy and pipeline performance.
What You Bring:
- Proven experience leading Conference & Events sales within a venue, hospitality, hotel, stadium or events environment.
- A track record of delivering challenging sales targets and revenue growth.
- Experience managing both proactive business development activity and reactive sales enquiries.
- Strong forecasting, pipeline management and conversion skills.
- Experience managing key accounts and high-value client relationships.
- The ability to coach, motivate and develop a successful sales team.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A customer-first mindset and passion for creating exceptional event experiences.
- Strong CRM and reporting capability, with the ability to turn data into action.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Sodexo Live!, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Sodexo Live! holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.