Sales Manager

Sanderson King; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hotel group in Central London is seeking a Meetings & Events Sales Manager to join its commercial team. This pivotal role involves driving new M&E revenue while managing and nurturing key corporate and agency accounts. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in proactive sales within the hospitality sector, alongside strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the London M&E landscape. A competitive salary of up to £50,000 is offered, along with bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working pattern

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in proactive M&E sales within hotels or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of the London M&E agency landscape with an established network.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new Meetings & Events business across a multi-hotel portfolio.
• Manage and grow key corporate and agency accounts.
• Drive conversion of M&E enquiries in partnership with the in-house M&E team.

Skills

Proactive sales

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Job description

Meetings & Events Sales Manager (Proactive)

-Central London

-Up to c£50,000 DOE + bonus + strong benefits package

A well-established Central London hotel group with a diverse portfolio of properties and extensive meetings & events space is seeking an experienced Meetings & Events Sales Manager to join its commercial team.

This is a highly proactive, outward-facing role, reporting into the Head of Sales, with responsibility for driving new M&E revenue while nurturing and growing existing agency and corporate relationships across multiple hotels.

The role

• Proactively generate new Meetings & Events business across a multi-hotel portfolio
• Manage and grow key corporate and agency accounts
• Lead on sales activity including networking, client meetings, show rounds, trade shows and national sales trips
• Drive conversion of M&E enquiries in partnership with the in-house M&E team
• Identify and develop new MICE opportunities
• Implement and contribute to sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Maintain strong market knowledge, competitor awareness and client relationships

About you

• Proven experience in proactive M&E sales within hotels or hospitality
• Strong knowledge of the London M&E agency landscape with an established network
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Confident, engaging and credible with senior clients
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A natural brand ambassador with a collaborative leadership style

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working pattern
• Clear development opportunities within a growing hospitality group