Lead Events Sales Manager – Premium Experiences (Evenings/Weekends)

Platinum Resourcing; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Platinum Resourcing is seeking an Events Sales Manager near Maidenhead to lead a small, experienced sales team and drive agreed revenue while delivering exceptional, highly personal service to clients.

You will manage client relationships, contribute to pricing and planning discussions, and oversee scheduling and delivery of client appointments and events. A strong background in B2C sales within hospitality, travel, or premium environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' successful B2C sales experience.
• Experience within hospitality, travel, events or premium consumer environments desirable.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a team.
• Strong forecasting, conversion and pipeline management.
• Excellent CRM and communication skills.
• Must have own transport due to location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team, creating a calm, supportive and ambitious working environment.
• Set clear expectations and regularly review individual and team performance.
• Hold one-to-one meetings, appraisals and team meetings, recognising success and addressing development needs.
• Support the team with day-to-day questions concerning availability, pricing and internal procedures.
• Review sales activity, conversion, future demand and booking trends, highlighting any areas requiring attention.
• Prepare regular management reports and provide updates on progress against agreed objectives.
• Contribute to budget planning, pricing reviews and the development of new services and revenue opportunities.
• Oversee the scheduling and delivery of client appointments and promotional events.
• Review systems, CRM usage and internal processes to improve efficiency and the overall client journey.
• Personally manage selected client relationships from initial enquiry through to operational handover.
• Help resolve more complex client concerns or complaints.
• Work closely with Marketing, Finance, Operations and Events colleagues to ensure commitments made to clients can be delivered.
• Maintain positive working relationships with external partners and represent the organisation at relevant industry events.
• Provide practical cover and support when other members of the sales team are unavailable

Skills

B2C sales

Team leadership

Client management

Forecasting & pipeline

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Platinum Resourcing is seeking an Events Sales Manager near Maidenhead to lead a small, experienced sales team and drive agreed revenue while delivering exceptional, highly personal service to clients.

You will manage client relationships, contribute to pricing and planning discussions, and oversee scheduling and delivery of client appointments and events. A strong background in B2C sales within hospitality, travel, or premium environments is essential.