French speaking Sales, MICE & Events Manager

Language Matters; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent travel and hospitality group in the UK seeks an experienced French-speaking Sales, MICE & Events Manager. This role involves leading a team of sales professionals, driving revenue growth, and managing relationships with trade and MICE partners. You will have a base salary of £76,000 with a 20% performance bonus and generous travel benefits. A strong background in sales and team leadership is essential.

Benefits

£76,000 base salary + 20% bonus

Generous travel benefits (annual value up to £30k)

Birthday off + half-day on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve

Flexible working: 2 days per week WFH + 1 week remote every 3 months

40% reimbursement of commuting costs

Regular social events and annual Christmas party

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade/MICE sales, ideally within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of e-distribution channels, OTAs, and digital integration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 8 sales professionals across trade and MICE channels.
• Drive revenue and market growth through indirect sales and M&E partners.
• Build strong long-term relationships with trade and MICE partners.

Skills

Fluent in French

People management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

French speaking Sales, MICE & Events Manager

We are working with a leading global travel and hospitality group to recruit an Indirect Sales & Meetings & Events (M&E) Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales leader to take ownership of trade and MICE sales strategy, manage a talented team, and contribute directly to the company’s ambitious growth across the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop a team of 8 sales professionals across trade and MICE channels.
• Drive revenue and market growth through indirect sales (travel agencies, consortia, OTAs) and M&E partners.
• Develop and execute innovative sales strategies and performance objectives.
• Build strong long-term relationships with trade and MICE partners, negotiating commercials and ensuring profitable agreements.
• Oversee MICE sales and event production, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with client expectations.
• Collaborate closely with internal marketing, finance, and operations teams to achieve business goals.

About you:

• Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade/MICE sales, ideally within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of e-distribution channels, OTAs, and digital integration tools.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

What’s on offer:

• £76,000 base salary + 20% bonus performance based
• Generous travel benefits (annual value up to £30k).
• Birthday off + half-day on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, in addition to the Bank Holidays
• Flexible working: 2 days per week WFH + 1 week remote every 3 months.
• 40% reimbursement of commuting costs.
• Regular social events and annual Christmas party.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.