Venue Sales Manager -Redlibbets Golf Club

Get Golfing; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plans

Training & Development

Free Golf

Discount on food and beverage

Staff referral programme

Job summary

Get Golfing CIO in Sevenoaks seeks an experienced Venue Sales Manager to lead bookings at Redlibbets Golf Club. You will identify new sales opportunities, secure weddings, corporate events and private functions, and ensure flawless delivery from enquiry to post-event follow-up.

The role requires strong sales skills, excellent organization, and the ability to build long-term relationships with clients, event planners and partners, while collaborating with the operations team to align events with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in event sales, preferably in a venue, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing large-scale events.
• Experience with managing both corporate and private event sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities for venue events.
• Develop strategies to increase revenue and bookings for weddings, corporate functions, conferences, and private events.
• Respond to inbound inquiries with timely information and quotes.
• Conduct site visits and meetings to understand event needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, planners and corporate clients.
• Collaborate with operations to align events with client expectations.
• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.

Skills

Sales excellence

Relationship building

Negotiation

Event planning

Communication

CRM proficiency

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Get Golfing CIO

Get Golfing CIO, a charity with a mission to make golf more accessible for all, is seeking an experienced Venue Sales Manager to join our team at Redlibbets Golf Club in Sevenoaks.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a thriving and dynamic organisation which manages and operates 13 sites with 7,000 members and over 160,000 visitors each year.

The successful candidate will be part of a £20m revenue company of 600 people which reinvests profits from its operations into its venues, courses, the development of its people, and importantly, community oriented charitable initiatives local to its sites.

Our model is to maximise revenue through memberships, golf days, events, functions, and F&B. We say that "our courses are for golfers while our clubhouses are for everyone".

Requirements

The Venue Sales Manager at Redlibbets Golf Club is responsible for driving sales and managing all aspects of functions and event bookings for the venue. This includes identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and ensuring the smooth delivery of events from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up. The role demands an individual with excellent sales skills, attention to detail, and a passion for quality events.

Sales and Business Development

• Proactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities for venue events
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and bookings for events, including weddings, corporate functions, conferences, and private events
• Respond to inbound inquiries promptly, providing relevant information and quotes
• Conduct site visits and meetings with potential clients to understand their event needs
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, event planners and corporate clients
• Work closely with the operations team to align events with client expectations
• Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets

Market Research and Reporting

• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and local market conditions
• Provide regular sales reports to GM, detailing performance, and growth opportunities
• Utilise CRM software to track leads, sales progress, and customer interactions
• Development of marketing materials and promotions to attract new clients

Key Skills & Experience Required

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in event sales, preferably within a venue, hotel, or hospitality environment
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing large-scale events
• Experience with managing both corporate and private event sales

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, ability to present)
• Strong sales acumen, with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle stressful situations
• Confident in generating leads from scratch
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software
• Knowledge of event industry trends and best practices

Attributes:

• Highly motivated and results driven
• Client-focused with a passion for delivering high-quality customer service
• A creative and strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Training & Development
• Free Golf
• Discount on food and beverage
• Staff referral programme