Meetings & Events Sales Manager (Proactive)
-Central London
-Up to c£50,000 DOE + bonus + strong benefits package
A well-established Central London hotel group with a diverse portfolio of properties and extensive meetings & events space is seeking an experienced Meetings & Events Sales Manager to join its commercial team.
This is a highly proactive, outward-facing role, reporting into the Head of Sales, with responsibility for driving new M&E revenue while nurturing and growing existing agency and corporate relationships across multiple hotels.
The role
* Proactively generate new Meetings & Events business across a multi-hotel portfolio
* Manage and grow key corporate and agency accounts
* Lead on sales activity including networking, client meetings, show rounds, trade shows and national sales trips
* Drive conversion of M&E enquiries in partnership with the in-house M&E team
* Identify and develop new MICE opportunities
* Implement and contribute to sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets
* Maintain strong market knowledge, competitor awareness and client relationships
About you
* Proven experience in proactive M&E sales within hotels or hospitality
* Strong knowledge of the London M&E agency landscape with an established network
* Commercially astute with strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Confident, engaging and credible with senior clients
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* A natural brand ambassador with a collaborative leadership style
What’s on offer
* Salary up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
* Bonus and comprehensive benefits package
* Flexible working pattern
* Clear development opportunities within a growing hospitality group