Head of Sales - Heritage Portfolio
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/736016/151337
- Location: Edinburgh
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours a week
- Salary: Competitive plus bonus and flexible Benefit fund
About the role
- Job Title: Head of Sales
- Location: Heritage Portfolio, 49 North Fort Street, Edinburgh, EH6 4HJ
- Competitive salary plus bonus and Flexible benefit funds
- 23 days annual leave plus public Holidays
- 40hrs / Working 5 days over 7
Step into a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Scotland’s most iconic heritage and cultural venues. As Head of Sales for Heritage Portfolio (HPL), you will shape and drive the commercial strategy across a prestigious collection, leading galleries and exclusive private heritage venues. From high-end dinners and luxury weddings to bespoke corporate and MICE events, you’ll be responsible for maximising revenue and elevating HPL’s position in the Scottish events market.
Reporting as part of the UK Sales Leadership team, you’ll lead proactive sales activity, set and deliver ambitious growth targets on a multi-million-pound portfolio, and build a strong, high-performing sales culture. You will work closely with venue-based Sales and Business Development teams, providing strategic direction, coaching and support to grow pipelines, secure new business and deepen relationships with key corporate, agency and private clients.
This is a role for a commercially astute, highly proactive sales leader with a strong background in heritage venues, events, or MICE, and a genuine feel for the Scottish market. Based at the HPL office in Edinburgh, you’ll be a visible ambassador for HPL and Sodexo Live!, out in the market generating business, showcasing our venues, and creating exceptional event opportunities for our clients.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Sales Leadership & Strategy: Drive national sales performance, pipeline growth, and margin improvement.
- Account Management: Build and nurture strategic MICE accounts, ensuring seamless delivery and long-term partnerships.
- Venue Sales Support: Coach and empower venue-based sales teams to exceed targets and deliver exceptional results.
- Market Engagement: Represent Heritage portfolio and Sodexo Live! at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings to elevate our brand.
- People Management: Lead and inspire a team of BDMs, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Sales Tools & Reporting: Leverage Salesforce and Tyhnk to track performance, forecast growth, and maintain data integrity.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven senior sales leadership experience in MICE, hospitality, or sports venues.
- Strong UK conference-agency background with proven wins and relationships across leading MICE agencies
- Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering revenue growth.
- Inspirational leader with strong people management and coaching skills.
- Commercially astute, highly organised, and results driven.
- Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement.
- CRM-savvy (Salesforce, Tyhnk) and analytical with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Driving licence preferred (this role involves significant UK travel, some overnights and occasional weekends for client hosting).
Why Join Us?
At Sodexo Live!, we don’t just sell venues—we create unforgettable experiences. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working with world-class locations, and have the autonomy to shape strategy, drive innovation, and make a real impact.
Additional Perks & Benefits
- Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
- An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
- Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
- Membership in Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
- Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth
Ready to lead the charge in sports and stadia sales?
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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