Event Sales Manager

Hospitaliti; Venezia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Clemente Palace Venice is hiring for a full-time, on-site Mice - Event Sales Manager in Venice. The role drives event sales from inquiry to closing, coordinating with operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless delivery and optimal revenue.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, preparing proposals, site inspections, and maintaining client relationships with planners. English fluency required; Italian a plus, with flexibility for evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and management for Mice or similar events.
• Proven sales skills including prospecting, negotiation, closing, and account management.
• Strong written and verbal communication for client-facing roles.
• Ability to design and manage Mice events aligned with brand standards.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or resort environments preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple events.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and MS Office.
• Fluency in English; Italian language a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.
• Education in hospitality, business, or event management preferred.
• Experience in North Italy - Milan, Como; Venice experience a plus.
• Strong industry network.

Responsibilities

• Drive event sales from initial inquiry through contract negotiation and closing for private events, corporate functions and special occasions.
• Respond to inquiries, prepare proposals, conduct site inspections and maintain client relationships with event planners.
• Coordinate with operations, culinary and hospitality teams to ensure seamless event delivery and revenue management.
• Monitor market trends and maintain detailed records in sales systems.
• Contribute to sales reports and strategy meetings.

Skills

Event planning and management

Sales skills: prospecting, negotiation

Negotiation and closing

Account management

Communication (written & client-facing

Mice/events design & management

Hospitality industry experience

Organizational skills

CRM and MS Office proficiency

English fluency (Italian helpful)

North Italy network (Milan/Como)

Education

Hospitality / Business / Event Management education

Tools

Opera Cloud

Job description

Role Description

San Clemente Palace Venice is hiring through Hosco in Venice. This full-time, on-site Mice - Event Sales Manager role is based at San Clemente Palace Venice in Venice. The Mice - Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving event sales, from initial inquiry through contract negotiation and closing, for private events, corporate functions, and special occasions. Daily activities include responding to inquiries, preparing proposals, conducting site inspections, and maintaining relationships with clients and event planners. The role coordinates closely with operations, culinary, and hospitality teams to ensure seamless event delivery, accurate forecasting, and optimal revenue management. The Event Sales Manager also monitors market trends, maintains detailed records in sales systems, and contributes to sales reports and strategy meetings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Event Planning and Event Management for Mice, private events, corporate functions, or social occasions.
• Proven Sales skills, including prospecting, negotiation, closing, and account management.
• Strong Communication abilities, including clear written communication and confident client-facing interaction.
• Ability to design and manage Mice Events that align with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Experience in hospitality, luxury hotels, or resort environments is highly beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple events and deadlines at once.
• Proficiency with CRM or sales management tools and basic office software (e.g., MS Office or equivalent).
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills, especially Italian, are an advantage.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event needs.
• Relevant education in hospitality, business, or event management is preferred.
• Experienced in North Italy - Milan, Como.
• Strong Network.
• Venice experience is a plus.
• Knowledge in Opera Cloud.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Please see the full vacancy for the benefits offered by San Clemente Palace Venice.