A fantastic job vacancy of Group Sales Manager has become available in Suffolk overseeing two stunning venues in Woodbridge and Sutton.
These venues offer far more than weddings alone. From exclusive-use manor house stays and milestone celebrations to corporate offsites, retreats and curated luxury experiences, this role sits at the heart of how we sell, position and grow our offering.
The focus is about leadership, proactive selling, building relationships, shaping demand, and leading a high-performing team to deliver sustained growth.
Group Sales Manager (Wedding & Events) job in Suffolk, Highlights:
* Full time, permanent position,
* Base salary of £40,000 - £45,000 plus an attractive, uncapped performance bonus scheme.
* 42.5 hours per week.
* 28 days holidays per year, with one additional day for every year of service (up to 5 days extra!)
* EV Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme. Tax-efficient electric vehicle benefits.
* Two Exceptional Venues. Diverse, high-value products with real growth potential.
* Generous employee discounts across both venues. Local supplier & partner discounts.
* Relocation support.
* Free parking on site.
Group Sales Manager (Wedding & Events) job in Suffolk, Role Overview:
* Research and explore with the development of software and AI systems to move the sales process forward. Maximising revenue and looking for new potential revenue streams.
* Collaborate with the groups Head Office in the design and development of specific experiences to be made available to potential clients.
* Involvement in the development of the Group brand.
* Maximise Yield & Conversion. Champion premium products, experiences and exclusive-use opportunities, ensuring every enquiry is strategically qualified, priced and converted to maximise value, margin and guest experience.
* Lead, Manage & Motivate the Sales Team. Take full ownership of sales team performance, coaching and accountability. You will run regular, focused group sales meetings, embed high standards, sharpen consultative selling skills and create a culture where targets are clearly owned and consistently delivered.
* Oversee Pipeline, Prediction Sheet & Forecasting. Maintain absolute ownership of the sales pipeline and prediction sheet, ensuring it is live, accurate and credible always. You will drive pipeline discipline, stage accuracy and probability weighting to produce reliable forecasts.
* Proactively Drive New Business. Actively source, shape and convert new opportunities through relationship-led selling, partnerships, outbound outreach and structured pipeline development. Including Fam-trips for potential customers.
* Manage the delivery of all Reporting & Commercial Insights. Provide clear, timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership, translating CRM and PMS data into meaningful insight, actions and decisions.
* Work Cross-Functionally. Collaborate closely with operations, marketing and leadership teams to ensure what is sold is deliverable, profitable and aligned with brand standards across both venues.
Group Sales Manager (Wedding & Events) job in Suffolk, Candidate Criteria:
* Simply put, we’re looking for a Sales Leader, not just a venue seller. Someone with proven success in consultative, target driven sales environments. Strong team leadership and performance management experience. A confident, commercial mindset with the ability to influence, negotiate and close. High levels of ownership, accountability and drive; taking responsibility for outcomes, not just activity.
* Experience in Weddings & Events in a similar environment is essential.
If you are interested in this Group Sales Manager (Wedding & Events) job in Suffolk, then please apply now!