Sales and Events Manager

Harbour Hotels; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Southampton is seeking an experienced Sales & Events Manager for a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in proactive sales for functions and events. Responsibilities include managing the team and driving business forward to meet financial targets. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits, including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted room rates

25% discount on food and drink

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in functions and events sales.
• Warm and welcoming personality essential.
• Immaculate presentation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the team to achieve financial targets.
• Drive business forward in the hotel environment.

Skills

Proactive sales in a hotel environment

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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The Role

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales & Events Manager to join the team at Harbour Hotel on a fixed term contract, covering Maternity Leave, with the ideal candidate starting in August 2025.

As Sales & Events Manager, you will have a proven track record in functions and events proactive sales in a hotel environment, with a passion and drive to take the business forward. You will need to be an effective communicator with a warm and welcoming personality, have exceptional attention to detail, an immaculate presentation, and a passion for exceeding guest expectations. We are looking for a strong individual to manage and support the team to achieve financial targets.

Who we are

Harbour Hotel Southampton stands proud in Ocean Village Marina. This ‘super-yacht’ of a building is the only luxury five-star hotel & Spa in Southampton.

Boasting 119 bedrooms and suites, a renowned rooftop bar, restaurant & terrace on the sixth floor, and an award-winning restaurant with perfect views on the water’s edge. The hotel also hosts impressive event space on the 1st floor with flexible capacity of up to 350 guests, alongside our luxury HarSpa - featuring a pool, treatment rooms, and a state-of-the-art gym.

We form part of Harbour Hotels; a collection of prestigious hotels nestled in some of the most beautiful locations across the South. Our luxury portfolio spans coastal, country, and city properties with exciting restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand across many sites.

What’s in it for you

• Discounted room rates for all crew across all Harbour Hotels
• Enjoy 25% discount on food and drink in our 17 bars and destination restaurants
• 25% discount on HarSPA and Temple Spa treatments across our 11 spas

Health & Wellbeing

• Mental health and wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
• 24/7 GP services for you and your immediate family
• Bespoke nutrition & fitness advice for all crew
• Online health checks
• Group Life Cover

Reward & Recognition

• Group and hotel-based incentive schemes
• Opportunity to attend our annual black-tie Harbour Heroes awards

Development

• Excellent progression opportunities within Harbour Hotels
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Unique on-the-job training and development with opportunities for internal promotions within the group

The Usual Bits

• Meals included whilst on duty
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Sophisticated & unique uniforms designed for Harbour Hotels