Sales and Events Manager – The Depot, N7
April 11, 2024
The Depot, part of Mosaic Pub and Dining, is looking for an experienced Sales and Events Manager.
The ideal candidate should be passionate, creative, organised and should be motivated to help manage the increasing number of weddings and private events in our ever-growing business.
Wedding and Events – Key Responsibilities & Duties:
* Managing and responding to incoming customer enquiries
* Guide and support the Weddings and Events Co-ordinator with reactive sales and organisation
* Stay in constant communication with the organisers / wedding couple throughout the entire booking process
* Ensure a smooth running of the wedding / event and communicate effectively with the BOH and FOH team
* Ownership of inbound sales and booking system, maximising sales opportunities
* Identify new business opportunities including new markets, clients, partnerships, products or services
* Pro-actively drive new and existing relationships with businesses in the area through available sales tools and build a database of key bookers
* Manage and optimise third parties and work closely with event / wedding agencies
* Drive marketing and sales strategies in line with the site / personal targets
* Work alongside the Marketing Manager on planning new marketing initiatives to support the venue KPI’s
* Maximise the sites online presence through social media, website SEO, relevant third parties and Google profile
* Work to pre-determined pre-booked sales targets as set by the business
* Reporting to the Operations Manager and CEO, working alongside the General Manager
Skills and Qualifications:
* Previous experience in a similar role for at least 3 years
* Highly organised with excellent communication skills
* Previous Experience with Designmynight / Collins would be preferred but not essential
* Strong sales skills
* Ability to develop and implement marketing, sales and promotional strategies
* Capable of prioritising own workload and self-motivated
* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of clientele and colleagues
* Ability to drive the team around you including the Wedding and Events Coordinator
* High level of professional presentation with a friendly and welcoming personality
What’s in it for you:
* A competitive and achievable bonus scheme
* Autonomy in your role to make it your own
* Part of a larger sales team with room for growth and development
* 50% Discount on food and drinks in any of our venues
* Free meals at work
Ideally, the perfect Sales and Events Manager will come directly from a similar role within pubs, bars, hotels or restaurants and will speak infectiously about our offering and knows how to work well under pressure.
We would love someone who is instantly warming to guests, making them feel at home within our site and encouraging them where possible to book again for another time.
Whilst Wedding’s are the primary focus, the role will also include entail the organising and running of other special events.
In return, the successful candidate can expect a large level of autonomy within their work whilst working alongside the management team on site,
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