Senior Event Sales Manager for great new, funky event venue

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We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Sales & Events Executive to work alongside and support the Head of Sales & Events to sell the corporate, private and group bookings for this new venue.

Over 60% of the venue’s total sales are through events, meaning this role is a key one to the business.

You will be hugely confident and adept at converting the huge volume of inbound enquiries according to the sales & yield management strategies as well as managing client relationships to plan and deliver exceptional events.

The ideal candidate

– You will have experience in venue sales

– You will have both sales & event management experience in a busy environment

-You will have experience in managing a team

-You will have impeccable organisation skills to deal with the huge amount of inbound enquiries

-You must have great attention to detail to ensure that each event is delivered flawlessly

-You will have exceptional interpersonal skills with a lively and professional personality with the ability to communicate to all levels of customers

-You will be bright, presentable and articulate and looking for a great opportunity to grow with an exciting new leisure operator

-Experience with CRM systems

-You are ready to hit the ground running!

Job Role

-Work to pre-determined sales targets as set by the business, maximising all opportunities

-To support the Head of Sales & Events in managing the sales team of 4

-Ensure correct and effective selling of the event spaces for private group and corporate bookings in accordance with the sales & yield management strategies

-Maintain and develop the venue’s CRM system

-To respond quickly and effectively with each enquiry to ensure all requirements are detailed and requirements met and sales maximised in accordance with company KPI’s

-To organise, plan and manage show rounds of the venue to ensure conversion of enquiry to a confirmed booking

-To plan each event from initial enquiry through to event planning and final invoicing and follow up

-Manage existing client relationships to ensure repeat business is gained

-To assist with identifying key opportunities for the business

-Attend networking events and promoting the company at trade shows

-Organise and execute showcase events ensuring attendance of key customers such as Event Bookers and Corporate Clients

Interested in this great challenge?

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