Senior Event Sales Leader - Growth & Delivery

Bowood; Calne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Meals provided

Uniform

Pension scheme

Free parking

Bowood House entry

Golf membership discount

Spa discount

Employee assistance programme

Company events

Career development

Job summary

Bowood, located in Calne, Wiltshire, is seeking a hands-on events leader to grow the business, develop your team and personally manage events from enquiry to delivery. You will drive sales and ensure exceptional service across each event.

You will lead a small team of Event Sales Coordinators, own revenue targets, build client relationships and coordinate with operations to deliver outstanding experiences at a luxury destination.

Qualifications

• Experience in event sales, hospitality sales, conference & banqueting or event management.
• Previous experience leading or managing a team.
• Proven track record of achieving sales or revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 3–4 Event Sales Coordinators.
• Drive quarterly and annual event sales and revenue targets.
• Generate new business and maximise repeat business and revenue opportunities.
• Manage and convert event enquiries, building strong client relationships.
• Sell and coordinate your own events, taking ownership from enquiry to delivery.
• Maximise yield and profitability across the events department.
• Ensure every event delivers exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
• Coach your team to achieve individual and departmental targets.
• Work closely with operational teams, clients and suppliers to deliver outstanding events.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase revenue and enhance the customer experience.

Skills

Event sales experience

Team leadership

Sales targets achievement

Communication & negotiation

Job description

Bowood, located in Calne, Wiltshire, is seeking a hands-on events leader to grow the business, develop your team and personally manage events from enquiry to delivery. You will drive sales and ensure exceptional service across each event.

You will lead a small team of Event Sales Coordinators, own revenue targets, build client relationships and coordinate with operations to deliver outstanding experiences at a luxury destination.