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Commercial Development Director

Elior Inc

Commercial Development Director

Salary Not Specified

Elior Inc, Moss Lane, Cheshire East

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fcebb948092e474bafc72dc7ef2a7278

Full Job Description

  • Develop sales strategy and manage new business pipeline

  • Build and maintain client relationships

  • Lead on the retention of existing contracts and seek new opportunities

  • Network, attend industry events, and research tender invitations

  • Lead sales process from initial contact to closing deals

  • Assist in mobilising contracts and ensuring client satisfaction

  • Manage weekly activity to achieve sales target

    Strong understanding of stadia and leisure market

  • Ability to collaborate with operational and finance teams

  • Excellent communication and bid writing skills

  • Experience in managing multiple tenders

  • Proven track record of securing contracts

  • Strong presentation and coaching abilities

  • Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets

  • Exceptional relationship-building skills

  • Proficiency in IT

    Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

  • Workplaces & Office Space

  • Sporting Venues & Stadiums

  • Attraction & Heritage Sites

  • Public Sector & Defence

  • Health, Care & Hospitals

  • Schools, Colleges & Universities


    • Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

    That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

    Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

    At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

    FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

    Support Your Way of Life:
  • Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments

  • Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days

  • Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)

  • Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays

  • Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options

  • Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work


    • Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:
  • Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community


    • Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:
  • Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits


    • Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:
  • Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme