Venue Sales Manager
Laggan | Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Great sales begin with a connection. Could you turn that connection into something extraordinary?
We are looking for a confident, personable and commercially driven Venue Sales Manager to join our team at the beautiful Laggan.
Set within the breathtaking countryside of Dumfries & Galloway, Laggan is a truly distinctive wedding destination, offering spectacular scenery, exceptional hospitality and an unforgettable setting for couples to celebrate their special day.
We need someone who can bring this extraordinary venue to life, create new sales opportunities, build genuine relationships and, most importantly, turn enquiries into visits and visits into confirmed bookings.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the entire wedding sales function, from nurturing enquiries to delivering exceptional venue show rounds and securing bookings.
The role
- Own the sales journey - Manage the complete wedding sales process, from initial enquiry and lead nurturing through to confirmed bookings.
- Build meaningful relationships - Understand couples’ aspirations, create genuine connections and inspire them to choose Laggan.
- Deliver exceptional showrounds - Bring the character, beauty and unique offering of the venue to life through engaging, personalised experiences.
- Maximise every opportunity - Confidently manage enquiries, telephone conversations and proactive follow-up to convert interest into bookings.
- Drive sales performance - Take ownership of monthly sales targets, with a focus on enquiry-to-visit and visit-to-booking conversion.
- Manage the sales pipeline - Maintain accurate CRM records, monitor performance and identify opportunities for growth.
- Lead the sales function - Take responsibility for the day-to-day sales operation, continually looking for ways to improve performance and increase bookings.
- Work together for success - Collaborate with marketing, venue management and events teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and inspiring events.
About You
- Warm, engaging and naturally confident with people.
- Commercially minded, with strong sales instincts and a genuine drive to achieve targets.
- Proactive and creative in developing sales opportunities.
- Comfortable communicating the value of a premium wedding venue and confidently closing a sale.
- Organised, self-motivated and passionate about nurturing relationships and following up opportunities.
- Confident working independently, taking ownership and managing a complete sales function.
- An excellent communicator who understands the importance of exceptional customer service.
- Previous sales experience, ideally within hospitality, weddings, events or a premium customer-focused environment.
Wedding industry experience is an advantage, but personality, sales ability, ambition and the right attitude matter most.
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary of £30,000, plus monthly sales commission.
- Permanent, full-time position of 40 hours, including evening and weekend working.
- Company pension and staff benefits.
- Ongoing training, development and support.
- The opportunity to represent a truly distinctive wedding destination.
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to take ownership and make a genuine impact on the venue’s success.
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Venue Sales Manager - Laggan employer: Artemis
Artemis is an exceptional employer located in the picturesque Hulme Walfield, offering a vibrant work culture that values creativity and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth within the dynamic events industry. With a focus on delivering memorable experiences, Artemis fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
