Meetings & Events Sales Office Manager
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About the employer:
This exciting lifestyle hotel in central London boasts modern, stylish bedrooms, extensive M&E space and a popular rooftop restaurant and bar. The event spaces can hold up to 100 people. The M&E Sales Office Manager leads and manages a small team of Events Executives, driving conversion and planning the meetings and private events with the clients from the initial enquiry up until the day of the event.
About the role
The M&E Sales Manager will lead and develop the event sales team at the hotel.
Oversee the day-to-day business and ensure all processes and brand standards are adhered to, ensuring attention to detail.
Encourage the team to drive enquiry conversion and recognise opportunities to upsell to clients.
Be hands-on in managing event sales with client when required.
Develop relationships with key clients and agents to ensure repeat business.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide support the planning team as required.
Hold site visits and client visits as required.
Produce event activity reports and hold BEO meetings as required.
What we are looking for
Hotel or venue event sales experience is essential.
Current experience within the London market is highly desirable.
A proven track record of successful event sales and planning is essential.
Proven people management experience is preferable.
A self-motivated, detail-focused and can-do proactive attitude is required.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills and close attention to detail.
Benefits of the role.
A progressive, forward thinking and supportive hotel management company to work for
Chance to work with an exceptional global lifestyle hotel brand
Opportunity to learn, develop and progress
Valuable events team leadership experience
Good autonomy in the role
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- Location:
- Central London
- Job Type:
- FullTime