Meeting & Events Sales Manager

Meeting & Events Sales Manager - Hotel - Berkshire - Up To 37,500

About:
A premier hotel with 150+ rooms and an extensive range of world-class facilities. We are looking for a passionate and driven Meeting and Events Sales Manager to help take the business to the next level. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building relationships with clients, and has a flair for selling outstanding hospitality products, we'd love to speak to you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Leadership: Manage and drive the sales of the meeting, conference, and event offerings. Identify, approach, and secure business from a wide range of clients, including corporate, social, and leisure sectors.

• Team Management: Oversee and support a small sales team to ensure targets are met and customers receive exceptional service. Inspire and develop your team to excel in their roles.

• Client Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with clients and external partners. Deliver outstanding customer service to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships.

• Event Coordination: Collaborate with the operations team to ensure the smooth execution of all meetings and events, ensuring client satisfaction at every touchpoint.

• Reporting: Report directly to the Hotel Sales Manager, providing insights on sales performance, team progress, and market trends.

• Flexibility: While the majority of the role will be Monday to Friday, occasional evening or weekend meetings may be required to meet the needs of the business.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Hotel Industry Experience: A strong background in hotel sales, preferably with previous experience in meeting and events sales.

• Client Relationship Expertise: Ability to build lasting relationships and network effectively with a diverse client base.

• Sales Focused: Proven track record of driving sales and achieving targets in a competitive market.

• Leadership Skills: Experience in managing and mentoring a team to success.

• Excellent Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Organised & Detail-Oriented: Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proactive and Solution-Oriented: A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges to ensure success for both clients and the business.

Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £37,500 per annum.

• Opportunities for career progression and personal development.

• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment.

• Access to a wide range of hotel facilities and employee benefits.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!