Event Sales Manager- Golf and Events Venue - Near Brentwood, Essex
Up to £35,000+ £14,000 bonus
We are looking for an Events Sales Manager for a superb premium golf club and events venue, set by the waterside in rural Essex.
The venue is popular for weddings and with multiple flexible function spaces, can host a multitude of events from parties, outdoor BBQ’s, gala dinners, charity events, celebrations of life and corporate meetings and functions.
The club is part of a larger group who are going through an exciting period of transformation under new leadership, so it is an exciting time to be joining them.
On top of a competitive basic salary and realistic bonus, benefits include free golf, 50% off food, free coffee, 20% off soft drinks and contributory pension. Plus, it is a warm welcoming environment with a great working culture, so staff retention is excellent.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage all incoming enquiries, building a rapport with customers throughout the sales process through to booking.
* Build strong relationships with clients, corporate businesses and event planners.
* Identify new business opportunities through research, networking events and doing outreach in the local area.
* Work closely with the operations team to align events with client expectations.
The Ideal candidate
* Highly personable, organised, self-starter driven by targets.
* Proven track record in hospitality event sales preferably within a hotel, events venue or hospitality venue.
* Has worked proactively to generate new leads.
* Lives within commuting distance of the Brentwood area and has their own transport.
For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.