Event Sales Manager

Lichfield-Golf-and-Country-Club; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health club access

Bonus holiday days

Wedding Day off

Birthday Day off

Volunteer Day

Meal discounts while on duty

Retail discount

Spa discount

Membership discount for family/friends

Employee assistance programme

Personal development programs

Cycle to Work scheme

Team competition opportunities

Financial flexibility (STREAM)

Free parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

The Club Company is seeking an Event Sales Manager to design, manage and organise events across conferences and social occasions. You will drive revenue by securing bookings, controlling budgets and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will lead end-to-end event life cycles from initial enquiry to execution, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and explore new corporate partnerships to grow our events portfolio.

Qualifications

• A Degree in a related field is desirable.
• Relevant related skills and experience.
• Ability to exemplify exceptional service standards and exceed guest expectations.
• Strong communication skills.
• An excellent standard of presentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a variety of events.
• Ensure events exceed customer expectations and stay within budget.
• Achieve revenue targets.
• Manage full event life cycle from enquiry to booking.
• Attract new corporate clients through proactive marketing.
• Build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Guest service excellence

Strong communication

Presentations

Education

Degree in related field (business/hospitality/public relations or sales)

Job description

About Us

The Club Company is a premium collection of 18 golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel-good environment. Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel-good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We’re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.

Our CARE values

Caring, we are hosts with heart, helpful and respectful to customers – putting people first.

Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating – never giving up.

Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail.

Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel good environment.

Benefits

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and discounted golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you’re passionate about (available after one year’s service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off-duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• STREAM, offering financial flexibility.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided (role dependent).

The Role

Join The Club Company as an Event Sales Manager and be part of a dynamic team responsible for designing, managing and organising a variety of events, from conferences to social gatherings. You will ensure that each event exceeds customer expectations, remains within budget and meets revenue targets. You will manage the full event life cycle from initial enquiry to booking and execution, working closely with both clients and internal teams. You will also identify new business opportunities to drive revenue and help attract new corporate clients through proactive marketing efforts, building long-term relationships.

Experience & Skills Required

• A Degree in a related field (business, hospitality management, public relations or sales etc) is desirable.
• Relevant related skills and experience.
• Ability to exemplify exceptional service standards and exceed guest expectations.
• Strong communication skills.
• An excellent standard of presentation is essential.

Schedule

• We operate a 7-days a week business, between 0600 to 2300
• Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours - weekends and bank holidays
• Evening availability for functions (until 0200)

Embracing You

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be yourself - we like it that way!