Event Sales Manager - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

Event Sales Manager

Northampton, hybrid

£30,000 - £35,000 + performance bonus

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Macildowie are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Events & Hospitality Sales Manager to join a well-known hospitality venue in Northampton. If you have a passion for sales, events, and hospitality, and are looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role:

As the Events & Hospitality Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities and managing client relationships to maximize revenue from events and hospitality bookings. This is an exciting, fast-paced role where you will be working closely with a dynamic team to deliver a high standard of service and ensure the success of every event.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Generate new sales leads and create opportunities to drive business in events and hospitality services.
• Team Leadership: Manage and motivate the sales team to meet individual and departmental targets.
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, delivering exceptional service and understanding their needs to ensure long-term success.
• Event Coordination: Act as the main point of contact for all event inquiries, managing bookings and ensuring smooth execution of events.
• Sales Target Achievement: Drive sales for food, beverage, room hire, and hospitality services, ensuring targets are met.
• Customer Service: Deliver excellent customer service across all touch points (in-person, email, phone).
• Operational Communication: Ensure seamless communication with operational teams to fulfill client requests and event requirements.
• Event Support: Support key events such as Golf Days, concerts, and matchdays, providing guest management and hospitality services.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in sales, events, and hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
• Happy to work evenings and weekends when required (events etc)

Interested, click apply today!

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