Sales and Events Office Manager

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Our mission at Best Western Cresta Court Hotel is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

A job, a career, or a calling - you could be our next Sales and Events Office Manager.

As part of our team, you can enjoy the following benefits:

· Perkbox - monthly freebies, high street brand street discounts, flexible points to spend

· Free Onsite Parking

· Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world

· Continuously learn and develop

· Complimentary meals whilst on duty

· Fantastic discounts at Vine Hotels

· £250 Refer a friend scheme

· £50 monthly Star Awards

· Progression Opportunities

· Incremental holiday entitlement

· Wagestream so you can manage your finances

As our Sales and Events Office Manageryou will report into the General Manager

The Sales Manager will drive the necessary sales activities to deliver in all areas of the business. The role will involve client meetings, networking, attending agent presentations, familiarisation visits, promotional events and the generation of leads.

· Demonstrate sustained achievement in a similar role, managing the Sales function.

· Have large Meetings space sales experience and account management of MICE agents.

· Be driven and goal orientated, with previous experience in a hotel sales role.

· You will have both MICE and rooms experience together with handling national accounts.

· Maximise sales by using your upselling skills.

· Must have a proven record of success at increasing revenues through pro-active sales activities and meeting targets and budgets.

· Experience of working within and leading a structured team environment and able to demonstrate effective coaching and mentoring skills.

· Demonstrate your network knowledge of the city and surrounding areas with key clients booking large MICE.

· Understanding of budgets & forecasts

· A willingness to travel throughout the UK (presenting to prospective partner organisations, meeting and entertaining clients, attending trade fairs/shows).

· Possess excellent diary management skills.

· Meet deadlines.

A little more information:

We believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do which is why we are committed to offering you a comprehensive training programme that will support you at every step in your new role.

By joining us as a Sales and Events Office Manager, you will become part of our friendly team.

To ensure you will be successful in your role you will need to possess,

· Strong commercial outlook – sales and revenue driven.

· Highly motivated and enthusiastic and good team player.

· Driven and determined to achieve results.

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role as our Sales and Events Office Manager, apply now. We’d love to hear from you.

We sincerely thank everyone who takes the time to apply for this position. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 14 days of the closing date, therefore if you have not heard from us within this time, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Altrincham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SalesManager