Event Manager Sales

San Clemente Palace Venice; Padova; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

San Clemente Palace Venice is seeking an Event Sales Manager to drive MICE and private events on-site at our Venice property. You will manage client inquiries, convert leads into bookings, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires managing event calendars, site inspections, key accounts, and revenue targets, while updating CRM systems. You will participate in networking and industry events to boost brand visibility and growth.

Competenze

• Strong event-focused skills, including MICE planning and management, delivering high-quality guest experiences for private and corporate events.
• Proven sales capabilities: lead generation, negotiation, and closing, with a track record of meeting revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, to build rapport, present proposals, and maintain client relationships.
• Experience managing private events (weddings, celebrations, exclusive gatherings) in luxury hospitality.
• Background in hospitality, events, or tourism; previous hotel or resort experience is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail for multiple events and deadlines.
• Proficiency with CRM and booking systems; comfortable with MS Office and calendaring tools.
• Fluency in English; Italian or other European languages are an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Venice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as per event schedules.
• Opera Cloud knowledge.

Mansioni

• Generate MICE and event sales, manage client inquiries, and convert leads into bookings.
• Collaborate with clients to understand event requirements, prepare proposals and contracts.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution.
• Manage event calendars, conduct site inspections, maintain relationships with key accounts, monitor revenue targets, and update CRM systems.
• Participate in sales activities such as networking, industry events, and promotional initiatives to drive brand visibility and growth.

Conoscenze

MICE Event Planning

Sales & Closing

Communication skills

Private events

Hospitality background

Time management

CRM proficiency

English fluency

Strumenti

Opera Cloud

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.