Hospitality Business Development Executive

Job Description

Hospitality Business Development ExecutiveAbout The RoleLCFC are excited to be recruiting for Business Development Executives to work within the Clubs Hospitality team. Reporting into the Hospitality Sales Manager, the primary focus of this role is to generate new business sales for matchday hospitality productsthrough continually nurturing the Clubs existing corporate client database whilst also building strong relationships with other businesses and organisations on both a regional and national scale.Who Were Looking ForIn order to successfully drive sales performance within the Hospitality Sales area, the successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of securing new business sales, be proactive in seeking new sales opportunities, and be able to build sustainableand long-lasting relationships with clients.The role is undoubtedly focused on driving sales across a wide-range of hospitality products that the Club offers at both the King Power Stadium and new Training Ground facility, meaning a minimum of 3 years experience within a similar customer-focusedrole is essential, and some knowledge of the sports hospitality industry would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will also endeavour to represent the Club in a professional and personable way, always demonstrating honesty and integrity. It will also be keyfor any applicants to understand that they will need to have the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, target-driven environment, with clear targets, KPIs, and reporting requirements in place. Sales targets are also financially incentivised in addition tobasic salary.Please view the full job description, including a summary of duties to be undertaken by the Business Development Executive and to gain a further understanding of the personal experience and skills LCFC are seeking, upon completing your application.About The ClubKnowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League forthe first time in the Clubs history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.Under the stewardship of King Power and the Clubs CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world classincluding the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the 2021 opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.Benefits PackageLeicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefitfrom up to 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.Contract Type - PermanentHours Per Week -37.5Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religionor belief, sex and sexual orientation.Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & BarringService and prior to taking up any role.A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.