River Cottage, founded by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, are looking to recruit aWedding and Event Sales professionalfor a multi-award-winning venue in the countryside on the Dorset/Devon border.
You will be a proven sales professional who is able to tell a story to enable the guests to picture a perfect event/wedding within their mind’s eye. You will ideally come from a relevant background, be detail-oriented, and have a flair for providing memorable experiences.
Responsibilities
* Convert sales enquiries and be proactive on new sales
* Build and maintain relationships with clients and corporate accounts to drive business growth
* Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and trends in the hospitality industry
* Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials and campaigns
* Monitor competitor activities and adjust sales tactics accordingly
* Provide exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction and loyalty
* Manage wedding and corporate budgets typically ranging from £3k–£30k
* Lead client tastings and guide couples through menu and event decisions
Experience
* Background in catering, wedding venues, events or project management
* Proven experience/track record in hotel sales and hospitality
* Be very target-driven
* A genuine foodie with a passion for weddings and live events
* Commercially aware and confident in managing client budgets
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and calm under pressure
* Comfortable working evenings and peak-season weekends
* Personable, hands-on, and proud to represent a creative brand
* Knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape in the hospitality industry
* Proficient in sales strategies and techniques
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities
* Career-minded team player with a desire for a long-term position, and be able to work independently and make your own decisions.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time role (40 hours per week), with occasional weekend cover. The position is hybrid, combining remote working with time on-site at River Cottage HQ.
£28,000-32,000per annum pluscommission, with potential earningsinexcessof£50k.
* Company pension
* Discounted food
* 2 free courses per year
* Employee and family discount on courses and dining at RCHQ
* Free on-site parking
* 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
How to apply
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’d like to work with us tocareers@rivercottage.net.
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