Assistant Director of Event Sales

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as an Assistant Director of Event Sales at a renowned hotel in London, where your passion for delivering exceptional service will shine. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage key accounts, foster relationships, and drive revenue growth in a supportive environment. With a focus on personal development and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact. Embrace the chance to contribute to a happy workplace while enjoying fantastic benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme with company contributions

50% discount in all restaurants and Spas

Complimentary stay after passing probation

Access to private medical insurance

Interest-free season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to work scheme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Strong experience in event sales and account management.
• Ability to track and grow revenue while developing new accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and increase revenue from residential events.
• Meet and exceed monthly sales targets and conduct competitor analysis.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Strategy

Customer Relationship Management

Competitor Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Join the team that Always Cares!

Are you the type of person that gets out of bed on the right side every day? If so, we would like you to come and join us as a Assistant Director of Event Sales at the Royal Lancaster London, where we encourage your personal development and growth. Located next to Lancaster Gate tube station, near Paddington, Bayswater, and Marble Arch stations.

Some of our fabulous benefits include:

1. Pension scheme with company contributions
2. 50% discount in all our restaurants and Spas across our properties
3. Team member and Friends & Family rates across our properties
4. Complimentary stay after passing probation
5. Extensive discounts on our benefits platform
6. Access to private medical insurance
7. Support through development plans, apprenticeships, and management development programmes including educational sponsorship
8. Interest-free season ticket loan
9. Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing
10. Bike to work scheme
11. Recommend a Friend incentive
12. Complimentary laundry
13. Free meals on duty
14. Opportunity to join taskforces to contribute to business, community, and environment
15. Employee recognition schemes and social events including gala dinners

We are currently looking for a passionate Assistant Director of Event Sales to join our Sales Department on a permanent basis, with an immediate start. The role involves delivering memorable moments and five-star service, fostering a positive, diverse, and supportive environment.

As an Assistant Director of Event Sales, your main duties include:

1. Account management of key accounts, tracking and growing revenue, and developing new accounts.
2. Increasing the volume of UK and overseas residential events.
3. Meeting and exceeding monthly targets for telesales, appointments, and revenue.
4. Conducting competitor analysis and sharing insights to exploit client opportunities.
5. Maintaining and developing relationships with Meeting & Events organizations.

Working hours will be at least 40 hours per week. Our hotel is recognized as one of the happiest in London, approved by the Hoteliers’ Charter, and a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

If you feel this Assistant Director of Event Sales role is for you, come and pour some happiness into your career by joining our award-winning family today!

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK