Sales & Events Manager in Portsmouth

The Still & West, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL

Up to £35,000 plus tips and great benefits

Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – define the essence of who we are.

A popular pub on the Old Portsmouth waterfront, The Still and West attracts a diverse mix of locals and tourists. Home from home for many a regular, the pub maintains a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family.
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training.
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What is the role of a Sales & Events Manager:

• Effectively execute pre-booked strategy.
• Deliver pre-booked revenue and covers targets.
• Drive additional business via outbound activity.
• Manage Collins, Atreemo & Tonic systems.
• Maintain accurate customer records and provide performance report as required.
• Execute social media platforms and online presence plan (including website & listings).
• Investigate the market and identify key event opportunities to drive more business.
• Boost conversion rate through quick and clear customer communication.
• Create and support delivery of bespoke events across the year.
• Recruit, train and develop sales & events coordinator (where applicable).
• Provide excellent customer service both in person and via email/phone.
• Communicate effectively with teams to ensure the successful delivery of bookings.

What Skills would we like you to have?

• Strong customer focus and commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Understanding of the operational running of the business/events.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Creative approach to problem-solving.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on multiple projects.
• Good negotiation, sales and marketing skills.