Groups & Events Sales Manager

Auberge Resorts; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in the City of London seeks a Sales Manager for Groups & Events. You will focus on the UK and US markets, crafting bespoke event experiences and achieving revenue targets. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales and strong communication skills. This role is key in shaping how guests experience the luxury brand.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in group and event sales within luxury or upscale hospitality.
• Pre-opening or launch experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of London's competitive luxury events landscape.

Responsibilities

• Craft tailored proposals that reflect guests' visions.
• Achieve and exceed group and event revenue targets.
• Collaborate with culinary and events teams to ensure flawless execution.

Skills

Event sales

Communication

Sales strategies

Market knowledge

Job description

Overview

As Sales Manager for Groups & Events, you\'ll focus on cultivating the UK and US markets - attracting high-profile corporate groups, social celebrations and events that reflect the House\'s stature. You\'ll be at the heart of bringing Cambridge House to life - not just as a hotel, but as a place where stories unfold, connections are made, and events become lasting memories. You\'ll be instrumental in shaping how the world sees and experiences the House.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke, memorable events journeys - from first enquiry to final farewell, you\'ll craft tailored proposals that reflect our guests\' vision and the spirit of Cambridge House.
• Drive group and event sales with a primary focus on the UK and US markets.
• Lead proactive sales efforts, identifying new opportunities, nurturing leads, and converting interest into confirmed business that aligns with our brand and revenue goals.
• Achieve and exceed group and event revenue targets, with clear metrics in conversion, market share growth, and repeat business.
• Represent Cambridge House with elegance and confidence - conducting inspiring site visits, creating personalized proposals, and executing sales outreach with creativity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with our culinary, events, rooms and guest services teams - ensuring every event is flawlessly executed.
• Develop and deliver clear, insight-led strategies using data and market knowledge to drive performance.
• Champion operational excellence, ensuring all contractual and logistical details are precise, timely, and delivered with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in group and event sales within luxury or upscale hospitality.
• Pre-opening or launch experience is highly desirable, with the ability to drive business and build awareness before the property opens.
• Polished communication skills - graceful in conversation, compelling in presentation, persuasive in negotiation.
• Sales-savvy with a strong commercial mindset - great at spotting opportunities, building pipelines, and consistently meeting revenue targets.
• Analytical, organised and detail oriented.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a natural commitment to service excellence.
• Strong knowledge of London\'s competitive luxury events landscape; additional international exposure is a plus.

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world\'s most desirable destinations.

Our mission is to be the most inspiring collection of one-of-a-kind luxury properties and experiences in the world. We are best-loved because we are intimate, stylish, soulful and deeply personal.

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