Josh Stephens Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

JS Connects Ltd will:*Support rights holders and brands align to create authentic partnerships and support delivery.*Support brands, venues and rights holders optimise commercial revenues, through strategic planning and implementations.*Support founders by allowing them to spend more time on their business, whilst JS Connects Ltd supports with partnership deals, retailer introductions, business development and commercial strategy.

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

To play the leading role in the creation of new business sales for matchday and non-matchday activity and inventory, including new partners, sponsors, hospitality clients and C&E clientsTo equally plan the leading role in the retention and growth of existing clients, partners and sponsors. To work alongside other members of the Club to deliver on sponsorship and partnership agreements. To work alongside other members of the Club to promote the Club’s commercial and hospitality offerings.

Allianz Park

London, United Kingdom

Drive and deliver sales for premium products for The O2 Arena, SSE Arena Wembley, Eventim Apollo and SSE Hydro (Glasgow). Identify and develop premium products and areas of new income from existing customer base, and for the AEG Europe remit. To be actively involved in the development of the department strategic plan and budgeting process to increase sales.Premium Products include:- O2 Suites - £180,000 - £325,000 per calendar year (minimum term of 3 years)- SSE Arena, Wembley Terrace suites- £40,000 per calendar year (minimum term of 3 years)- VIP memberships - £1,500 - £4,750 ex VAT per calendar year

The O2 Arena London

Driving new business sales within the Premium Seating team. Selling VIP memberships and private suites on an annual basis at the O2 Arena.

King Street, London

Driving hospitality package sales into all AEG arena's across Europe, via current database and developing new business. Creating strategies to sell tiered hospitality packages into different target markets and geographical areas within Europe.An important part of my role was to develop and maintain client relationships and new client relationships to drive business. This was done through regular contact via face to face meetings, networking events, email and telephone. Working with key stakeholders within the company and externally to develop products such as NBA hospitality packages, Sundance Film Festival hospitality packages. From this the I would create a P&L for the event, the products were then developed; and I then created a sales strategy and marketing channels and put the products on sale. Adapting and designing new hospitality packages to suit the artist and venue requirements. Barclaycard Presents British Summertime:Selling high end hospitality in a festival environment, for the Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi and more. Which include private boxes, private dining, reserved seating and garden hospitality packages. This was achieved by exploring new and current sales channels.I then moved operational 1 month prior to the concerts to oversee the fulfillment of all hospitality packages, motivating and leading a team of up to 10. This was to ensuring the smooth running of the hospitality area throughout the concerts, working closely with the catering team, venue security, cleaning team, ticketing team and overall venue management.

Thorpe Park, Chessington World Of Adventures And Legoland Windsor Resort

Managing and maintaining a good relationship with a number of corporate clients and benefit providers, to drive trading numbers at all Merlin UK attractions. Developing new business leads, securing new business and negotiating new packages. Working closely with departments within the businesses to support these new packages. Developing and implementing new products in the business, such as a camping experience at THORPE PARK. Problem solving and thinking on my feet independently was also critical. Working under pressure, to strict targets and budgets ensuring that investment is best used and utilised to drive a great return on investment.

Alton Towers Resort

Planned and delivered 108 events in the first eight months of my employment generating approximately £1 million of turnover.Taking and understanding client’s event requirements, interpreting them into a delivery plan, communicating this to the Operations Team and ensuring delivery standards which met or exceeded the expectations of the client. Use creative ideas and solutions to solve complex client requirements and generate additional up sell opportunities. Exceeded annual up sales target by approximately 25% within the first 8 months of taking the position on.

Sport And Leisure Management, Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management, 75%

Activities and Societies: Hall Committee, Sports Clubs,

10 Gcse A-C