This role is ideal for someone with a strong marketing background in the hospitality or restaurant industry, who also has a flair for business development and enjoys building B2B relationships in hospitality. You’ll be responsible for promoting both our restaurants and catering services, conducting market research, and managing sales and marketing activities from end to end. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will also support the management team in day-to-day restaurant operations when needed, ensuring a seamless alignment between marketing initiatives and front-of-house experiences. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Marketing (Restaurant & Catering): • Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies for both dine-in and catering services. • Plan and execute digital campaigns across social media, email marketing, and online advertising platforms. • Manage content creation for Instagram, website, menus, and print materials. • Track and analyse marketing KPIs, customer engagement, and return on investment. • Conduct market research to identify trends, target audiences, and competitor insights. • Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, universities, and local businesses. • Organise and attend industry events, tastings, and meetings to generate leads. • Manage the full sales funnel — from inquiries and quotations to follow-ups and client feedback. Operational Support: • Collaborate with the management team to align marketing strategies with operational goals. • Provide hands-on support during peak times and special events, helping ensure a smooth guest experience. ⸻ Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, or Tourism Management (preferably from a recognised university). • Fluency in English (spoken and written). • Minimum 3 years of experience in a marketing and/or sales role within the hospitality, restaurant, or catering industry. • Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills. • Proficiency in digital marketing tools such as Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, Google Ads, and Canva. • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
Key Responsibilities - Identify and develop new business opportunities across key sectors (construction, manufacturing, services, IT) in the UK labour market; - Build and maintain strong relationships with UK employers, establishing long-term cooperation for labour recruitment and placement services; - Promote the company’s human resource outsourcing, labour dispatch, and recruitment services to corporate clients; - Conduct market research and competitor analysis to refine the company’s UK business strategy; - Lead negotiation and drafting of cooperation agreements with business partners and clients; - Represent the company in industry events, networking sessions, and client meetings; - Coordinate with the operations and recruitment teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and service delivery; - Monitor key performance metrics, prepare business reports, and contribute to revenue growth planning; - Assist in managing and training junior staff involved in business development or client support functions. Who we looking for: - At least 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management, preferably in the recruitment, labour outsourcing, or HR services industry; - A bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field; - Proven ability to identify market opportunities, build partnerships, and negotiate commercial agreements; - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both UK clients and Chinese-speaking partners; - Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a results-driven mindset; - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data analysis tools; - Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential to serve the company’s bilingual client base.
Company Description Vanilla Chinchilla Ltd operates as Buttercup Bus Vintage Campervan Hire, an award-winning events services company offering retro VW Camper hire services for various events. Includes wedding cars, Campervan Photobooths, ice cream vans and beer trucks. Trading for over 15 years, the company has served high-profile clients like Marks&Spencers, ITV, Channel 4, Britvic, Well known Gaming brands, GreeneKing, Unilever, and caters to both corporate and private clients. Located in Croydon on the South London / Surrey border, Buttercup Bus continues to be a popular choice for unique event experiences. Role Description This is a part-time (mainly Fri and Sat) May to Sept remote role for an Events - Driver at Buttercup Bus Vintage Campervan Hire. The role will involve classic VW Camper and Beetle driving as wedding cars, Campervan photobooths, ice cream vans and special projects. Uk driving license >3 years required, good communicating with clients, providing exceptional customer service, and a sunny disposition. Qualifications Uk driving license >3 years (and between 25-69 yrs for indursnce requirements) comfortable driving RHD and LHD vehicles Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to work independently and remotely. Experience in the events industry is a plus. Based within reasonable distance to Croydon. Full training provided.