Trade Events and Sponsorship Manager at Sysco

Ashford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Sponsorship Management, Brand Visibility, Customer Engagement, Budget Management, Timeline Management, Logistics, Stand Design, Post-Event Evaluation, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Commercial Rigour, Food Safety Compliance, Health & Safety Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

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 Additional Information At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. Brakes Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing! Department: Commercial - Marketing Compensation: up to GBP 0 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Trade Events and Sponsorship Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing all trade events, trade shows, and sponsorship initiatives to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement in the foodservice market. This includes managing all aspects of event delivery, from budgets and logistics to staffing and post-event evaluation, while maximizing existing sponsorships and seeking new investments.