Meetings & Events Sales Manager

Blue Arrow; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Bracknell is seeking a Meetings & Events Sales Manager to join their team. This dynamic role involves organizing various events and ensuring exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven sales background in a comparable role. The company offers a fun environment, extensive benefits, and significant growth opportunities, especially amidst ongoing refurbishment projects.

Benefits

Complimentary Hotel Leisure Club membership

Free membership to Health Assured, Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Perks at Work for retail discounts

Discounts on hotel accommodation and food

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Complimentary meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar position.
• Experience managing events and sales teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize meetings, events, and conferences.
• Support and develop the sales team.
• Achieve business targets for revenue and occupancy.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Tools

Opera Sales

Delphi

Job description

Job Role: Meetings & Events Sales Manager
Location: Bracknell
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: £37,000

About the Opportunity...

Our client is excited to offer a unique chance for a Meetings & Events Sales Manager to become part of their dynamic team.

This role is both busy and demanding, requiring a proven track record in a similar position. You will be integral to every aspect of organizing meetings, events, and conferences within their hotel, from handling initial enquiries to ensuring flawless execution on the day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting, coaching and developing the sales team
• Deliver exceptional customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Focus on achieving business targets for revenue and occupancy.
• Possess excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Opera Sales and/or Delphi.
• Engage in proactive selling and effectively convert enquiries into bookings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
• Pay attention to detail and have a thorough understanding of competitors to fully promote the facilities.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

You will be joining a fun, inclusive environment where you can showcase your skills and contribute to the team.

This is an exciting time to join as the client continues with their multi-million-pound refurbishment, which is already well underway!

What They Offer:

• Complimentary Hotel Leisure Club membership
• Free membership to Health Assured, your Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Perks at Work, offering retail discounts
• Discounts on hotel accommodation and food

Additional Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Free on-site parking

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position with a standard Monday to Friday schedule, though occasional weekend work may be required to oversee weddings and events.
• Hosting for Christmas functions in November and December.
• Office hours follow a rota schedule, 08:30 to 18:30 - Monday to Friday.

Interested? Apply today and we look forward to speaking with you.

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