Hospitality & Events Sales Manager

hireful; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club in the UK is seeking a B2B Sales Manager to manage the hospitality sales process and ensure excellent customer experiences. The role requires a proven sales track record and experience in team management within the hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of current trends in hospitality, flexibility in working hours, and the ability to meet and exceed departmental objectives. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Club Sponsor Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Track record in a sales role within hospitality.
• Experience managing and developing sales teams.
• Knowledge of product tiering and profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Manage B2B sales processes across hospitality products.
• Ensure departmental objectives and KPIs are met.
• Account management of key hospitality customers.

Skills

Sales management

Team development

Hospitality knowledge

CRM usage

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Location:Molineux, WV1 4QR

Department:Food & Beverage (F&B)

Internal Job Title:B2B Sales Manager

Hours:Full time, 37.5 hours per week, (Monday – Friday plus matchdays)

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary:Competitive

Benefits:IncludeLife Assurance 4 x Death in Service up to 70th birthday, Club Sponsor Discounts, Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Electric Car / Cycle to Work Schemes

About their company

They are progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for success. Our client is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK and also boasts one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, our client was a founder member of the Football League and was one of the country’s most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. For two decades the Black Country’s most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.

Fast forward 70 years and they are back amongst football’s elite, in the Premier League for an eighth successive season; but now they compete as a sports and entertainment business across multiple brand verticals. As a challenger club, they dare to be different, which is why creating world-class propositions in esports, fashion and music are all part of their ambitious plans.

They don’t simply look to the future, they seize it.

About the B2B Sales Manager position.

As the B2B Sales Manager your role will be to manage the B2B sales process across the various hospitality products, ensuring that departmental objectives and KPIs are met. Account management of key hospitality customers ensuring an excellent experience. Managing a sales team effectively.

The iconic Stadium provides a premium setting for a wide range of corporate events. From board meetings, conferences, and strategy sessions to inclusive networking opportunities, product launches, and brand showcases, you’ll be responsible for selling tailored packages that meet diverse business needs. Their spaces also host training and development workshops, awards ceremonies, gala dinners, exhibitions, and team-building experiences, alongside matchday hospitality and VIP entertainment.

With the facilities to host exhibitions of up to 500 guests and excellent transport links from Wolverhampton and beyond, Stadium is the ideal place to launch products, deliver powerful presentations, or network with new connections.

With panoramic views across the pitch, state-of-the-art facilities, and customisable layouts, the event spaces can offer everything needed to make an impression.

Essential

• Held a sales role with a proven track record with knowledge of current trends and future direction of the hospitality sector
• Experience of managing and developing a team
• Knowledge and understanding of the product on sale, with particular focus on the tiering of product and profit margins achievable
• Understanding of CRM to inform decision making and optimise sales
• Flexibility in working hours

Desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of B2B sales processes
• Understanding of hospitality / F&B as it relates to sport

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. They expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold their commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk

You may also have experience in the following: B2B Sales Manager, Hospitality Sales Manager, Corporate Sales Manager, Commercial Sales Manager, Business Development Manager (B2B), Corporate Hospitality Manager, B2B Sales, Account Management, Client Relationship Management, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales Leadership, Team Management, Sales Executive, Sale Manager, etc.

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