Bleeding Heart is seeking a professional ,experienced sales manager to grow its thriving corporate events division.
Bleeding Heart has three celebrated Private Dining rooms, seating from 18 to 50, plus a truly magical medieval venue that seats up to 126 with a private garden.
We are located in Farringdon, amid a cluster of corporate clients ranging from leading law and accountancy firms to private banks and blue chip industry leaders.
Bleeding Heart was founded 42 years ago and still privately-owned by its founders. It has grown its private dining business by delivering restaurant quality food and highly personalised, professional service to corporate clients.
We are seeking someone with a proven track record in corporate sales to work with us to increase that growth.
We offer the benefits of working in a long-established family business that values its professional, motivated 66 team members. Your starting package is £60k and will grow as you grow our Private Dining business.
Key Responsibilities of Sales & Events Manager:
Focus on proactive sales, client relationship building, and overseeing long-term strategy whilesupporting and nurturing your Events and Bookings team.
* Proactively identify new sales opportunities for private dining, exclusive hires, and special events.
* Reactively manage incoming enquiries and leads, converting them into successful bookings
* Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets to drive overall growth.
* Develop and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, and event & wedding planners.
* Oversee all event sales, ensuring they align with the brands standards.
* Build and nurture long-term relationships with key clients, ensuring repeat business and referrals.
* Develop partnerships with PA networks, local businesses, and corporate HR teams.
* Launch an incentive program for corporate referrals, rewarding successful bookings.
* Represent the restaurant at industry events, client meetings, and during meet-and-greet at events, ensuring the brands image is upheld.
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