Sales Manager

Q COLLECTIVE; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Q COLLECTIVE in Hyderabad is seeking a Sales Manager - Private Hire to drive event bookings for meetings, banquets and private hire spaces, blending sales, client servicing and F&B coordination to deliver memorable events.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in event sales, a proven revenue track record, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Business Administration.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in event sales, catering, or hospitality sales.
• Proven revenue targets and premium client experiences.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• 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 gatherings.
• Build and maintain 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 General 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 Operations 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

Event sales

Negotiation

Client relationship building

Organizational multitasking

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Reports to:

Head of Sales - Private Hire

Position Overview:

The 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 General 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 Operations 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:

• 4–6 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.