Central Sales and Planning Manager

The Central Sales and Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Sales and Events team to drive revenue growth through group bookings, event sales, and strategic planning. We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded individual with a proactive, can-do attitude, a passion for sales, and a proven ability to win new business while fostering strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Previous experience managing sales and events teams
• Organisational and planning skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and key stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless delivery of group bookings and events.
• Lead by example, inspire high performance, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the business through effective sales strategies, client engagement, and commercial planning.

 

• 3+ years in sales/events management, strong leadership, and communication skills.
• Support the implementation of the strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets for group bookings and private events.
• Create and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and private individuals to drive sales opportunities and repeat business.
• Support a team of sales and events coordinators to ensure exceptional service delivery and maximise revenue potential.
• Conduct site visits and tastings for prospective clients, showcasing the unique offerings of each restaurant within the group.
• Oversee the end-to-end event planning process, from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up, to ensure seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with operations managers and chefs to ensure all event details are executed flawlessly, including menu customisation.
• Analyse sales performance and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation.
• Conduct weekly sales group and financial performance.

Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to expand brand awareness and foster new business relationships.

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders