Event Manager Sales

San Clemente Palace Venice; Ne; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

San Clemente Palace Venice is seeking an Event Sales Manager to drive MICE and private-event bookings in Venice. The role is full-time and on-site, requiring close collaboration with clients to understand requirements and with internal departments to ensure flawless execution.

You will manage event calendars, conduct site inspections, nurture key accounts, and report on revenue targets using CRM systems. Occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Competenze

• Experience delivering high-quality guest experiences for private and corporate events.
• Proven sales capabilities with lead generation, negotiation and closing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for client proposals and relationships.
• Experience managing private events such as weddings and exclusive gatherings.
• Hospitality or tourism background with hotel or resort experience helpful.
• Strong organization and time-management to handle multiple events.

Mansioni

• Generate MICE and event sales and manage client inquiries.
• Convert leads into confirmed bookings for MICE and private events.
• Prepare proposals and contracts and coordinate with internal departments.
• Manage event calendars, site inspections, and client relationships.
• Monitor revenue targets and update sales reports and CRM systems.
• Participate in networking, industry events, and promotional activities.

Conoscenze

Event planning

Sales capabilities

Communication

Time management

Client relationships

Hospitality knowledge

Strumenti

Opera Cloud

CRM systems

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Description The Event Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Venice at San Clemente Palace Venice. This role is responsible for generating MICE, event sales, managing client inquiries, and converting leads into confirmed bookings for MICE, private events, corporate meetings, and social functions. The Event Sales Manager collaborates with clients to understand event requirements, prepares proposals and contracts, and coordinates with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution. Daily tasks include managing event calendars, conducting site inspections, maintaining relationships with key accounts, monitoring revenue targets, and updating sales reports and CRM systems. The role also involves participation in sales activities such as networking, industry events, and promotional initiatives to drive brand visibility and business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong event-focused skills, including MICE Event Planning and Event Management, with experience delivering high-quality guest experiences for private and corporate events.
• Proven Sales capabilities, including lead generation, negotiation, and closing, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport, present proposals, and maintain professional client relationships.
• Experience managing Private Events, such as weddings, celebrations, and exclusive gatherings, in a luxury hospitality or similar environment.
• Relevant background in hospitality, events, or tourism; previous experience in a hotel or resort setting is highly beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with CRM and booking systems, and comfortable using standard office software (e.G., MS Office, email, calendaring tools).
• Fluency in English; additional language skills, particularly Italian or other European languages, are an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Venice, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays in line with event schedules.
• Knowledge in Opera Cloud.