At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage event sales and build relationships with clients in a stunning golf venue.
- Company: Premium golf club and events venue in beautiful Kent countryside.
- Benefits: Up to £35,000 salary, uncapped bonuses, free golf, and discounts on food and drinks.
- Other info: Warm culture with excellent staff retention and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a transforming team and make memorable events happen for clients.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality event sales and strong networking skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Hospitality Events Sales Manager for a superb premium golf club and events venue, set in the beautiful Kent countryside. The club has three great functions and events spaces for 10 up to 220-delegates and is a popular venue for private parties, wakes and weddings as well as golf related events and society days. The post will continue to promote private hospitality events and look to increase corporate events business with meetings, functions, conferences and team building days through localised outreach and networking to the local business community.
The club is part of a larger group who are going through an exciting period of transformation under new leadership, so it is an exciting time to be joining them. On top of a competitive basic salary and realistic and uncapped bonus, benefits include free golf, 50% off food, free coffee, 20% off soft drinks and contributory pension. Plus, it is a warm welcoming environment with a great working culture, so staff retention is excellent.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage all incoming enquiries, building a rapport with customers throughout the sales process through to booking.
- Build strong relationships with clients, corporate businesses and event planners.
- Identify new business opportunities through research, networking events and doing outreach in the local area.
- Work closely with the hospitality operations team to align events with client expectations.
The Ideal candidate:
- Highly personable, organised, self-starter driven by targets.
- Proven track record in hospitality event sales preferably within a hotel, events venue or hospitality venue.
- Has worked proactively to generate new leads ideally to local businesses.
- Lives within commuting distance of the Sevenoaks district of Kent and has their own transport for easy access.
For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.
Locations
Hospitality Event Sales Manager in Kent, West Kingsdown employer: Leisure People Recruitment
As a General Manager at our well-established golf course in Solihull, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive benefits including 33 days of annual leave, free golf and leisure memberships, and access to salary sacrifice schemes, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Join us to lead a passionate team and make a meaningful impact on our community while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant leisure setting.
Contact Details:
Leisure People Recruitment Recruitment Team
