Sales and Events Manager

The Nici; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Bournemouth is seeking a Sales and Events Manager to drive event sales and enhance client relationships. This role involves generating business for weddings and corporate events while collaborating with various teams to deliver exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in event sales in a luxury setting and excellent communication skills. Join a vibrant and inclusive team dedicated to outstanding hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hotel or venue event sales.
• Strong understanding of event operations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business for weddings and private functions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional events.

Skills

Event sales

Client relationship management

Planning and coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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Think...Beach Club meets Spa Resort. The newly refurbished Nici Hotel Bournemouth is looking for the best and brightest in the hospitality industry! Since its launch in summer 2022, THE NICI has been recognized as one of the UK’s most exciting new hotel concepts, with accolades including The Times Top 100 Places to Stay - ‘Best Seaside Hotel for 2023’.

Located on the South Coast with a £20m investment, THE NICI has transformed Bournemouth’s accommodation landscape with 88 luxury bedrooms, many with sea views, garden hot tub suites, a vibrant South Beach Restaurant & Bar, outdoor terrace, indoor cinema, and versatile meeting and events spaces.

Join a fun, welcoming, and inclusive team where you can thrive and develop your career in a vibrant environment. As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll support the Maintenance Manager with repairs, upkeep, and safety checks across the hotel. This role suits practical, reliable, and detail-oriented individuals with a can-do attitude and strong work ethic.

The role…

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Sales and Events Manager to join our team and elevate our events and group business.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Event Sales: Generate new business for weddings, private functions, conferences, and corporate events.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring every event exceeds expectations from enquiry to execution.
• Planning & Coordination: Collaborate with operations and F&B teams to deliver exceptional events aligned with The Nici brand.
• Sales Strategy: Develop and implement sales plans to meet revenue targets, including outreach, site visits, and industry networking.
• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor performance metrics, prepare sales reports, and identify growth opportunities.

About You

• Proven experience in hotel or venue event sales, preferably in a luxury or lifestyle setting.
• Strong understanding of event operations and coordination.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.