Join us as a Sales Manager and become a driving force within our vibrant, fast‑paced sales team at Telford International Centre. This role is varied and exciting, with a great product to sell. You will champion relationship‑building account management, proactive engagement with incoming enquiries and grow our client base with business development. National travel, high‑profile industry events, and the thrill of closing deals await you! This is a role with plenty of autonomy and scope for personal development.
This is a full‑time and permanent role, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, generally Monday to Friday. We are a customer facing industry so this role includes on‑site working, with occasional working from home based on business need. UK‑wide travel/overnight stays are necessary in this role.
Responsibilities
* Enquiry Management.
* Proposal Writing.
* Client venue tours.
* Networking and hospitality events.
* Competitor research and awareness.
* Venue, product, service and destination knowledge.
* Off‑site business development via appointments, drop‑ins & telephone sales.
* Account management and client care.
* Contract management and event handovers.
* Data, administration and reporting.
Skills/Experience Required
* Minimum 2 years sales experience – ideally B2B.
* Events & Hospitality sector knowledge an advantage.
* Competitive and passionate.
* Drive, energy and determination to succeed.
* Perceptive and a talented negotiator, persuader and influencer.
* Team target focused.
* Commercially astute.
* Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Legal knowledge – comprehend and adhere to internal/external relevant obligations such as GDPR, the Bribery Act, etc.
* IT literate – proficient in Word, Excel, e‑mail and databases.
* Full clean driving licence and access to a car as national travel is a requirement of this role.
Southwater Event Group comprises of 3 hotels (Holiday Inn Telford-Ironbridge, International Hotel Telford, Ramada Telford-Ironbridge), The International Centre, Telford and StagecraftUK events production.
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