Assistant Sales Manager

Q COLLECTIVE; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Q COLLECTIVE in Gurugram is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager - Private Hire to drive event bookings and maximize revenue from the club's meeting and banquet spaces. The role blends sales, client servicing, and F&B coordination to deliver smooth, memorable events.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in event or hospitality sales, a track record of meeting revenue targets, and strong communication and negotiation skills. On-site role with possible evening/weekend hours based on events.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in event sales, catering, or hospitality sales.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and delivering premium client experiences.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a calm and solution-focused approach.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in luxury hotels, clubs, or event venues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive catering and private event sales for meetings, celebrations, and large-format gatherings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, planners, and agencies.
• Understand client needs and tailor event proposals and experiences accordingly.
• Provide end-to-end support across the event lifecycle: enquiry, site visits, proposal, contract, planning, and execution.
• Optimize yields for meeting rooms, banquet spaces, and private hire venues.
• Work with the Events, F&B, and Finance teams to create competitive packages.
• Track sales metrics and share regular updates with the Sales Manager.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to drive bookings.
• Oversee on-ground execution of key events to ensure delivery as promised.
• Collaborate closely with the Events, F&B, Culinary, and Facility teams.
• Ensure all client expectations are met (or exceeded), resolving concerns as needed.
• Stay updated on trends in the events and catering space to keep offerings fresh and competitive.

Skills

Sales mindset

Client relationships

Negotiation skills

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Location:

Gurugram

Reports to:

Sales Manager - Private Hire

Position Overview:

The Assistant Sales Manager - Private Hire is responsible for driving event bookings and optimizing revenue from the club's meeting and banquet spaces. This role blends sales, client servicing, and F&B coordination to deliver smooth, memorable events. The ideal candidate brings a strong sales mindset, understands the nuances of luxury hospitality, and enjoys building lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive catering and private event sales for meetings, celebrations, and large-format gatherings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, planners, and agencies
• Understand client needs and tailor event proposals and experiences accordingly
• Provide end-to-end support across the event lifecycle: enquiry, site visits, proposal, contract, planning, and execution
• Optimize yields for meeting rooms, banquet spaces, and private hire venues
• Work with the Events, F&B, and Finance teams to create competitive packages
• Track sales metrics and share regular updates with the Sales Manager
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to drive bookings
• Oversee on-ground execution of key events to ensure delivery as promised
• Collaborate closely with the Events, F&B, Culinary, and Facility teams
• Ensure all client expectations are met (or exceeded), resolving concerns as needed
• Stay updated on trends in the events and catering space to keep offerings fresh and competitive

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in event sales, catering, or hospitality sales
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and delivering premium client experiences
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a calm and solution-focused approach
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in luxury hotels, clubs, or event venues preferred

Note:

This role is based on-site and may require working evenings, weekends, or holidays based on event schedules and client requirements.