Sales and Events Manager
Updown is a magical farmstead with acres of beautiful garden and woodland situated just outside Deal in Kent. We’re excited to be recruiting for a Sales & Events Manager to join our ranks as we continue to grow and build our reputation nationally.
The ideal candidate will have experience, be punctual and well presented at all times, possess a love of the industry and be a great team player.
Main responsibilities:
1. Drive hotel and restaurant sales to maximise revenue across the site
2. Explore new areas of business
3. Work with the directors to ensure sales are consistently high through all trading periods
4. Oversee event sales, planning, administration and coordination
5. Give potential guests tours of the site and answer any questions
6. Work with the Operations Director to help guests plan their event; including keeping detailed and accurate notes of all meetings and choices
7. Produce quotes, contracts, invoices and other documentation
The Ideal Candidate will:
1. Have two years’ experience in a hotel and restaurant based sales role
2. Be super organised and detail-focused
3. Be sales driven
4. Have exceptionally good written and spoken English
5. Be polite, friendly and well presented
6. Have good working knowledge and experience of Word, Excel, and a range of booking platforms.
Benefits:
It’s important to create a great place to work - a place you can grow, learn new things and build a career. Working in a restaurant with such high standards can be challenging so we really care about investing in you. We offer:
* Career development opportunities
* Tastings & training
* Generous discounts on food and drink
* Discount available on rooms subject to availability
* Staff meals
* Internal referral scheme bonus of £250 once they pass probation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Additional Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Hotel & restaurant sales: 2 years (required)
* Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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