Event Sales Manager

Newfound Lake Inn; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venue in Bristol is seeking an Events Sales Manager to oversee wedding and event bookings. The role involves managing vendor communication, ensuring flawless execution of events, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales and booking of weddings and rental events.
• Ensure successful execution of all bookings from start to finish.
• Manage vendors and create timelines for events.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Job description

Description:
The Events Sales Manager will be the primary contact for wedding and event inquiries, tours, sales and contract completion. Professionally representing and marketing the Newfound Lake Inn at both onsite and off-site events and our wedding & event opportunities through personal tours, bridal shows and publications. Exceptional customer service and a commitment to excellence is a must. You must be detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to multi-task, make decisions and prioritize in a fast paced environment, under pressure. Strong communication skills, both oral and written is a must.

• Responsible for sales and booking of weddings and rental events.
• Ensure all bookings are carried out successfully from start to finish including booking, contracts, payments, preparing timelines, vendor communication, continued communication with clients, and event day prep.
• Ability to develop creative ways to increase our sales across the board.
• Address any last minute/event day needs with the proper departments or vendors to ensure facility is clean and set up to the client’s specifications including (but not limited to) cocktail hour, decorations, floral arrangements, photo needs/schedules, music, food, tent set up if needed, etc.
• Responsible for managing vendors, creating timelines, and ensuring that all details are executed flawlessly.
• Proper communication with all team members and Management to make sure event details are relayed to the proper people for successful execution.
• Prepare or coordinate invitations, decorations, table linens, flower arrangements as needed for in house events.
• Other duties as assigned.