Ciao, Manchester! This summer, we’re opening a brand new pizzeria, and we cannot wait to meet our neighbours, guests and new team mates.
Welcome to Pilgrims, where pizza isn’t just food – it’s happiness. We create hospitality memories, moments of happiness between friends, family, and sometimes even strangers.
We believe in delivering not only the best and traditional Neapolitan pizza but also unforgettable experiences. And that’s where you come in. As Sales & Events Manager, you’re not just growing our business in Manchester—you’re part of our mission to make people happier, one pizza at a time.

ABOUT US

In 2012, founders Thom & James decided to quit their jobs and fly to Naples, pick up a three-wheel Piaggio Ape van and drive the 4,500km back to London, learning all they could about the true art of pizza making. In 2023, they built an even more ridiculous pizza wagon – THE PIZZA VESPA - and took part in a 10-day trip, visiting the icons of the Napoli pizza scene, as well as suppliers and friends they have made since the original pilgrimage.
We’ve now got pizzerias in England, Wales, and Scotland. Our very own pizza academy, and we’ve won a whole load of awards along the way too. As a BCORP we believe in doing the right things for the right reasons, and we’ve ambitious to better ourselves every day – for our team, our guests and the planet.

CAUGHT YOUR EYE? THEN READ ON…

We’re looking for a sales driven legend in Manchester who’ll love spreading the joy of pizza across the city. You’ll have at least 3 years sales experience with a natural flair for creating new business, a solid hospitality background, and a strong network in the city. This is no easy task, which is why we’re looking for somebody at the very top of their game to join us.

I KNOW I’M DOING A GOOD JOB WHEN:

• Sales are maximised in the pizzeria due to Reasons to Visit (Masterclass events, group dining, private hire & ticketed sales)• New business is proactively brought in and won

• Repeat clients booking New business, proactive outreach & account management
• Demonstrate a strategic and creative mind with strong leadership qualities.
• Use excellent interpersonal skills to confidently attend networking opportunities and events, gaining new businesses and maintaining relationships
• Hold a strong understanding of the company’s products and industry competition.
• Follow up on inbound leads, outreach for new business, building client relationships, negotiating, and closing sales
• Work closely with the Head of Sales & Events and General Manager to identify gaps in the business that need promotional support to generate additional sales
• Organise direct face to face meetings and show-arounds with contacts and clients to generate business. Half of these meetings should be with new client leads
• Promote sales into the pizzeria, account management & managing databases to ensure repeat custom from your contacts - PAs, EAs, OMs etc.
• Compile a weekly report for the Head of Sales and Events on the progress of each week’s sales leads, meeting outcomes and action points, as well as a tally of current and anticipated (pipeline) event sales volume.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, 3rd parties, corporate partners, and key stakeholders to enhance business opportunities and customer satisfaction promoting private hire & groups
• Manage a P&L as well as 3rd party relationships with partners for Marketing activations & ticketed events
• Make a point of knowing all major local and surrounding area events - award shows, cultural events etc and forge relationships with organisers to secure business and enter Pizza Pilgrims for certain categories
• Head up four ‘showcase’ events per year – corporate or student.

Reports to: Head of Sales
Has a line into: GM, Marketing & Operations
Responsible for: Event Co-Ordinators
Salary £35kp/a + commission
Supporting the performance Pizza Pilgrims Manchester by generating sales from proactive reach out and marketing initiatives and managing conversations for all private hire and large bookings as well as ticketed events.
Managing all key event client corporate relationships and communications, conducting mobile event space promotional pushes using commercial mailing lists and driving new business solicitation through research, meetings, pitches and distribution of collateral, as well as helping to create bespoke offers, events and initiatives to increase event-based revenue.