Location : Blackpool, FY2 9AA, United Kingdom
We have a new opportunity for a Sales and Events Manager to join our team at the Britannia group. The role is based across our Blackpool properties: Norbreck Castle and The Savoy. This position involves an approximate 50/50 split between office-based work at our Blackpool sites and attending external meetings and events. A valid UK driving licence and access to your own transport are required, as travel between sites and to external appointments is part of the role. Travel expenses will be reimbursed when working away from the office.
Benefits include:
An attractive salary
Career development opportunities throughout the UK
Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK.
50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels.
Friends and family hotel stay discounts.
Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs
Free meals on duty (when applicable)
Employee referral scheme
Free Uniform (if applicable to your role)
Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum.
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Your duties will include:
Proactively network with new and existing clients to promote and sell our conference and event facilities.
Actively drive event sales by engaging with potential and existing clients, including following up on warm leads from previous enquiries and past bookings.
Attend external meetings with clients to showcase our event spaces and services, providing feedback and insights to the Head of Sales.
Identify and act upon opportunities to maximise revenue and encourage repeat business through proactive and reactive sales strategies.
Research and identify new business opportunities, including target companies and clients, and conduct sales calls and meetings to secure bookings.
Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with existing clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.
Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to build brand awareness and forge new client connections.
The successful candidate:
A valid driving licence and own transport is essential.
Proven experience in sales, ideally within the hospitality or events industry.
A solid understanding of hotel operations and event management.
The ability to balance office-based responsibilities and external client visits.
A driven and ambitious mindset, with a strong focus on delivering results.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a keen understanding of sales and business strategy
We are an equal opportunities employer. We require all employees to provide us with evidence of their right to work in the UK. All data will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy found on our website. Strictly no agencies. No commissions or other charges will be paid in any circumstances. Benefits include:
An attractive salary
Career development opportunities throughout the UK
Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK.
50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels.
Friends and family hotel stay discounts.
Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs
Free meals on duty (when applicable)
Employee referral scheme
Free Uniform (if applicable to your role)
Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum.
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Your duties will include:
Proactively network with new and existing clients to promote and sell our conference and event facilities.
Actively drive event sales by engaging with potential and existing clients, including following up on warm leads from previous enquiries and past bookings.
Attend external meetings with clients to showcase our event spaces and services, providing feedback and insights to the Head of Sales.
Identify and act upon opportunities to maximise revenue and encourage repeat business through proactive and reactive sales strategies.
Research and identify new business opportunities, including target companies and clients, and conduct sales calls and meetings to secure bookings.
Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with existing clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.
Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to build brand awareness and forge new client connections.
The successful candidate:
A valid driving licence and own transport is essential.
Proven experience in sales, ideally within the hospitality or events industry.
A solid understanding of hotel operations and event management.
The ability to balance office-based responsibilities and external client visits.
A driven and ambitious mindset, with a strong focus on delivering results.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a keen understanding of sales and business strategy
We are an equal opportunities employer. We require all employees to provide us with evidence of their right to work in the UK. All data will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy found on our website. Strictly no agencies. No commissions or other charges will be paid in any circumstances.
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