About
Sales Manager role at De Vere Wokefield Estate near Reading. Reporting to the Director of Sales, you’ll play a key role in driving revenue, building strong relationships with corporate clients, and positioning the venue for meetings, training, conferences and corporate events.
In This Role You Will
* Conduct sales appointments on-site, at client offices, and at industry events to showcase our facilities and generate high-quality enquiries.
* Research, identify and convert new corporate opportunities, focusing on residential conferences, training and day meetings.
* Support the creation and delivery of a proactive sales plan across conference, events, corporate, local and UK markets.
* Assist the Director of Sales on key commercial projects, campaigns and strategic initiatives.
* Build long‑term partnerships that contribute to sustained revenue growth and client retention.
What You’ll Bring
* At least 2 years’ proactive sales experience within hospitality, hotels or events.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence to represent the De Vere brand professionally.
* A full UK driving licence and own transport, as regular UK travel is required.
* Flexibility to host FAM trips, attend networking events and meet clients during evenings or weekends when needed.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to manage diary effectively and achieve set KPIs.
* Working knowledge of Opera or Salesforce is beneficial; full training can be provided.
* Commercial awareness and ability to understand how sales activity links directly to revenue and profit.
Benefits
* £40,000 per year plus car allowance £4,000 per year.
* Sales Bonus Incentive Scheme: opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance.
* Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities.
* Extra paid day off for your birthday and £20 love‑to‑shop voucher.
* Varied shift patterns and contracts available.
* Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional rewards for long‑service milestones.
* £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties and 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
* 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days).
* Access to Exclusively Yours Benefits portal with discounts on retail, travel, leisure.
* Career progression opportunities, access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
* Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, 24/7 health and wellbeing support including free counselling.
* Wagestream financial wellbeing platform providing instant pay access.
* Monthly colleague recognition programme “You Are De Vere”, culminating in annual event.
* Team appreciation events, regular Christmas and Summer parties.
* Company Life Assurance scheme for financial security.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Hospitality
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