Senior Sales Manager - Events

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning event catering company is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role is pivotal in managing a high volume of inbound inquiries while proactively driving new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales management background within the events industry, demonstrating exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You'll be responsible for building lasting client relationships, producing tailored event proposals, and conducting competitor analysis. Join a forward-thinking firm where your creativity and proactive approach will make a significant impact on their growing success.

Qualifications

• Sales Management experience within a venue or event caterer is essential.
• Proven track record of success in the full sales cycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage the reactive and proactive sales process.
• Maintain and build relationships with venues.
• Produce bespoke event proposals in line with client budgets.

Skills

Sales Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Creative Thinking

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Senior Sales Manager – Events
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Commission
Location: London

Our client is an award-winning event catering company who are looking for a Senior Sales Manager to join their growing team. This role involves a high volume of inbound enquiries, as well as driving new business. Our client is looking for an experienced individual with a proactive approach to sales and a passion for building client relationships.

Main Duties:

• Manage the reactive and proactive sales process
• Maintain and build relationships with venues
• Produce bespoke event proposals in line with the clients budgets and requirements
• Generate leads, build and nurture client relationships
• Attend client meetings, show rounds, tastings and networking events
• Proactively seek opportunities to be listed at new and existing venues
• Carry out competitor analysis
• Produce weekly and monthly sales reports

Requirements:

• Sales Management experience within a venue or an event caterer is essential.
• Proven track record of success in the full sales cycle
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisation skills
• Ability to think outside the box and be creative