Hospitality Event Sales Manager - Golf & Events Venue

Leisure People; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company seeks an Events Sales Manager for a premium golf club and events venue nestled in the beautiful Kent countryside. This role offers a competitive salary and an exciting bonus structure, along with unique perks like free golf and discounts on food and beverages. As part of a larger group undergoing transformation, this is a great opportunity to join a warm and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in hospitality event sales, be highly personable, and excel in building relationships with clients and corporate partners. If you are a self-starter driven by targets, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Golf

50% off Food

Free Coffee

20% off Soft Drinks

Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hospitality event sales, preferably within a venue.
• Highly personable, organized, and driven by targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and build rapport with customers.
• Identify new business opportunities through research and networking.

Skills

Event Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Networking

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Hospitality/Event Sales

Job description

Event Sales Manager- Golf and Events Venue - West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent

Up to £35,000+ £14,000 bonus

We are looking for an Events Sales Manager for a superb premium golf club and events venue, set in the beautiful Kent countryside.

The venue has multiple multi-functional event spaces catering for small groups up to 220-guests and is the perfect venue for parties, weddings, gala's, charity events, celebrations of life and corporate meetings and functions.

The club is part of a larger group who are going through an exciting period of transformation under new leadership, so it is an exciting time to be joining them.

On top of a competitive basic salary and realistic bonus, benefits include free golf, 50% off food, free coffee, 20% off soft drinks and contributory pension. Plus, it is a warm welcoming environment with a great working culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all incoming enquiries, building a rapport with customers throughout the sales process through to booking.

• Build strong relationships with clients, corporate businesses and event planners.

• Identify new business opportunities through research, networking events and doing outreach in the local area.

• Work closely with the operations team to align events with client expectations.

The Ideal candidate

• Highly personable, organised, self-starter driven by targets.

• Proven track record in hospitality event sales preferably within a hotel, events venue or hospitality venue.

• Has worked proactively to generate new leads.

• Lives within commuting distance of the Sevenoaks district of Kent and has their own transport.

For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.