Sales and Events Manager in Bath

The Bath Priory, part of the Brownsword family of hotels, enjoys a wonderful location just a short walk from Bath city centre, with a bus stop right outside. Set within four acres of multi‑award‑winning gardens, the hotel is a stunning Georgian house built from honey‑coloured Bath stone, offering 33 luxurious bedrooms. We are proud to have held 5‑star awards for over ten years and are now seeking a passionate and commercially minded Sales Manager to help drive new business and grow revenue.

Come and join our family as a Sales Manager, where your personality, creativity, and commercial flair will play a key role in growing our business. We believe in thoughtfulness, collaboration, and building genuine relationships – both with our guests and with one another. As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for proactively generating new business and developing existing relationships across corporate, leisure, meetings, events, and private dining. Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team, you will help position The Bath Priory as a destination of choice in Bath and beyond. This role can be full time or part time, offering flexibility while giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the hotel’s commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively drive new business across accommodation, meetings & events, private dining, and leisure segments.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with local businesses, agents, and partners.
• Identify new market opportunities and develop targeted sales initiatives.
• Manage enquiries from initial contact through to conversion with the assistance of the event coordinator.
• Represent the hotel at networking events, site visits, and familiarisation trips.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure a seamless guest journey.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting of sales activity and performance.
• Be a proud ambassador for The Bath Priory and the Brownsword brand.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in hotel or hospitality sales (or a strong commercial background with transferable skills).
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and results‑driven.
• A collaborative team player who embraces our “one team” culture.
• Flexible approach to working hours to suit business needs.

Bonus

Management Bonus Scheme – All Heads of Department and management roles are eligible for our bonus scheme; full details will be shared at interview.

To Say Thank You – Our Perks

• Competitive pay, regardless of age.
• Service charge & tips, paid monthly.
• 25% discount on food & beverage across our hotels.
• £25 B&B staff rate per person across the group, plus friends & family rates.
• Access to Perkbox with retail and hospitality discounts.
• Free meals on duty.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Outstanding learning and development pathways.
• Genuine career progression opportunities across the group.
• Milestone awards to celebrate your loyalty, including Champagne, dining experiences, hotel stays, extra days off, and unique gifts.

About Brownsword Hotels

We are a family of distinctive hotels in exceptional locations, united by a shared belief in quality, individuality, and warm, heartfelt hospitality. From historic castles to cool city hotels, every Brownsword property is unique – just like our people.