Events & Groups Sales Executive - Luxury Hotel Sales

The Edwardian Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday per year

Complimentary meals and unlimited饮品

Refer a Friend up to £500

Annual complimentary nights

Staff accommodation discounts

Pension enrolment

Wellbeing support

Edwardian Academy access

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

The Edwardian Manchester is seeking a Groups & Events Sales Executive to join our dynamic Meetings & Events team. You will drive revenue by selling event spaces and services through phone, email and in-person interactions, while crafting proposals that deliver exceptional client experiences.

You will act as the client advocate from booking through post-event follow-up, building lasting relationships with 5-Star hotel clients and maximizing revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Meetings and Events Sales experience within a 4- or 5-Star hotel environment.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Natural tele sales ability including closing skills, tone of voice.
• Ability to generate revenue opportunities including up selling and proactive selling.
• Technical knowledge of hotel booking systems including Opera.

Responsibilities

• Sell event spaces and ancillary revenue via phone, email, and face to face.
• Write accurate proposals to provide the optimal experience and maximize revenue.
• Act as the Clients advocate from initial booking to post-event service.
• Ensure client needs are delivered and expectations exceeded.

Skills

Meetings & Events sales

Tele sales

Closing skills

Client relations

Revenue generation

Opera knowledge

Tools

Opera booking system

Job description

The Edwardian Manchester is seeking a Groups & Events Sales Executive to join our dynamic Meetings & Events team. You will drive revenue by selling event spaces and services through phone, email and in-person interactions, while crafting proposals that deliver exceptional client experiences.

You will act as the client advocate from booking through post-event follow-up, building lasting relationships with 5-Star hotel clients and maximizing revenue opportunities.