Sales Manager (Corporate Hospitality)

Do you have Sales Management experience gained from within the corporate hospitality arena?
We are assisting a highly regarded leisure establishment in their search for a Sales Manager. The role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis - although candidates seeking a part time role will also be considered.
This is a fantastic chance for an established Sales Manager to join a large, well-established hotel with superb facilities and real potential to grow its corporate events business. The focus of the role will be to increase bookings for conferences, meetings and exhibitions, while strengthening the hotel’s profile with local, regional and national corporate clients.
As Sales Manager, you will take ownership of proactive sales activity, identifying new business opportunities, nurturing existing accounts and converting enquiries into profitable, long-term partnerships. You will be confident attending client meetings, hosting show rounds, networking with decision makers and creating tailored proposals that showcase the hotel as the ideal venue for corporate events.
The successful candidate will already be operating as a Sales Manager within a hospitality, hotel or venue environment, with a proven track record of winning corporate business. You will be commercially minded, highly organised and comfortable working to targets, with the energy and personality to build strong relationships and represent the hotel with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Driving new corporate business for conferences, meetings and exhibitions
* Building and managing relationships with corporate clients, agents and event organisers
* Creating targeted sales plans to grow revenue and market share
* Conducting show rounds, client appointments and networking activity
* Working closely with the hotel team to ensure a seamless client experience
What’s in it for you?
* An exciting platform to make a genuine impact
* Ongoing training and career development
* Genuine career advancement opportunities
* Car allowance / company car
* Generous staff discounts at over 5000 destinations, globally
* Free meals whilst on duty
* Free car parking
* Excellent support from a passionate and highly experienced senior team
If you are a motivated hospitality sales professional who loves winning business and building lasting client relationships, I would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today, or contact Bright Side Recruitment Ltd for more information