Event Sales Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Medical & retirement benefits

Paid time off

Networking opportunities

Port Elizabeth events exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to lead the corporate and social events division in Port Elizabeth. You will drive revenue from venue bookings, conferences, weddings, and other special events, prospect leads, nurture client relationships, and negotiate contracts to hit ambitious targets.

Join a dynamic team in a coastal city and leverage your sales acumen to deliver flawless events, build long-term partnerships, and contribute to growth in a competitive hospitality

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in event sales or a related role within hospitality or venue management.
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales quotas.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• Strong knowledge of the events industry and venue capabilities.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales management tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales for all event spaces, achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to attract new event clients.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing and follow-up.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with the event planning and operations teams to ensure flawless event execution.
• Prepare detailed proposals, presentations, and contracts for prospective clients.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Closing skills

Events industry knowledge

Client relationship management

Tools

CRM software

Sales management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and accomplished Event Sales Manager to spearhead their corporate and social events division in Port Elizabeth. This role is essential for maximizing revenue from venue bookings, conferences, weddings, and other special events. The successful candidate will be responsible for prospecting new leads, nurturing client relationships, and skillfully negotiating contracts to achieve ambitious sales targets. If you possess a keen understanding of the events industry, exceptional sales acumen, and a passion for creating successful events, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales for all event spaces, achieving and exceeding set revenue targets.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to attract new event clients.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing and follow-up.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with the event planning and operations teams to ensure flawless event execution.
• Prepare detailed proposals, presentations, and contracts for prospective clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in event sales or a related role within the hospitality or venue management sector.
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales quotas.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• Strong knowledge of the events industry and venue capabilities.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and annual leave.
• Opportunities to network with a wide range of clients and vendors.
• Play a key role in hosting prestigious events in the beautiful coastal city of Port Elizabeth.