Job Description
Trade Events & Sponsorship Manager
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Regional Role (Ashford min. 1 day a week)
We have an exciting opportunity for Trade Events & Sponsorship Manager to plan, execute and optimise all Brakes trade events, trade shows and sponsorship initiatives. This is a critical role to build our brand visibility within the foodservice market, driving customer engagement and supporting growth objectives such as new business acquisition.
What you’ll be doing:
*Plan and executive all trade events regionally across the country
*Develop and deliver a comprehensive events strategy aligned with the overall marketing and commercial objectives
*Manage all aspects of event delivery incl. budgets, timelines, logistics, stand design, staffing and post-event evaluation
*Maximise existing sponsorship value and identify and pitch for new sponsorship investments
*Work closely with Sales & Key Account teams to ensure events and sponsorship support commercial priorities
*Ensure all events comply with food safety, health & safety and company brand guidelines
What we are looking for:
*Experience of events and sponsorship, ideally within the foodservice sector but all experience considered
*Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
*Can demonstrate creativity and focus on customer experience alongside commercial rigour
*Comfortable negotiating packages and favourable terms for sponsorship and venues
*Confident communicator and relationship manager including senior leaders, sponsors, partners and industry contacts