Sales Manager

Candid Hospitality; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sticks'n'Sushi in Manchester is seeking a Sales Manager to lead the restaurant sales function for groups and events. You will own the sales journey from initial enquiry to confirmed booking, maximise reservations and drive commercial performance.

Build strong relationships with PA and EA networks, concierge partners, and repeat guests, hosting venue show-rounds to convert interest into bookings. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on account management, requiring a proactive

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality sales or events required.
• Strong relationship-building with corporate and agency networks.
• Ability to manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to booking.

Responsibilities

• Lead group bookings and restaurant events sales.
• Maximise reservations, conversion and commercial performance.
• Own the sales journey from initial enquiry through to booking, ensuring every opportunity is handled with care.
• Host venue show-rounds with prospective clients.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Events sales

Job description

Company: Sticks'n'Sushi

Role: Sales Manager

Salary: £40,000

Location: Manchester

Role Overview: RESTAURANT SALES MANAGER Manchester & Birmingham Leading the group booking and restaurant events sales function, maximising reservations, conversion and commercial performance Driving opportunities Building and maintaining relationships with key PA and EA networks, concierge partners, group bookers, past guests and repeat customers Owning the sales journey from initial enquiry through to confirmed booking, ensuring every opportunity is handled with care and commercial focus Hosting venue show-rounds

About Candid Hospitality

Candid is a hiring platform built for hospitality. Instead of applying with a CV and waiting to hear back, you create a profile, set what you’re looking for (role, salary, location) and get matched with jobs that actually fit. When there’s a match, you chat directly with the hiring team - no long application processes, no getting lost in a pile of CVs. It’s a simpler, more direct way to find a role that suits you.