Corporate Events Sales Executive - Luxury Venue

Rudding Park; Canada; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50p hourly evening pay (after 7pm) for

Service Charge (Tronc) up to £5,000/yr

Company sick pay up to 4 weeks

50% off spa days & dining; preferred员工

Annual party and awards dinners

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

Rudding Park, a privately-owned luxury hotel, is seeking a commercially driven Corporate Events Sales Executive to join the Sales & Events team, with a focus on corporate business, conferences, meetings, large-scale events and high-value group business.

You will be responsible for corporate business, converting enquiries into confirmed bookings and growing revenue from existing clients and accounts, selling to businesses, event agencies and senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in hospitality or events.
• Strong knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high level of efficiency and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Agilysys is preferable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of corporate and large-event enquiries from initial enquiry through to confirmed booking.
• Respond quickly and professionally to enquiries, identifying the client's objectives, requirements, budget and decision-making process.
• Follow up all proposals and opportunities proactively to maximise conversion.
• Prepare compelling and commercially focused proposals and quotations.
• Conduct client meetings and site visits, confidently presenting Rudding Park's facilities and event capabilities.
• Negotiate with clients within agreed commercial parameters to secure profitable business.
• Identify opportunities to increase average booking value and total event spend.

Skills

Hospitality knowledge

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Agilysys

Job description

Rudding Park, a privately-owned luxury hotel, is seeking a commercially driven Corporate Events Sales Executive to join the Sales & Events team, with a focus on corporate business, conferences, meetings, large-scale events and high-value group business.

You will be responsible for corporate business, converting enquiries into confirmed bookings and growing revenue from existing clients and accounts, selling to businesses, event agencies and senior decision-makers.