Job Description
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
As a thriving business, we are looking for an experienced individual with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets. The ideal candidate must have a proactive approach to sales and a passion for building guest relationships.As Sales manager you will be joining our dedicated, fun, hardworking and close-knit team working for our gorgeous venue in the heart of Cambridge.
We need a creative and strategic team player, ready to hit the ground running, and drive pre-booked sales and events to another level by growing awareness of our offering to a new untapped audience.
We are looking for a passionate, guest focused individual with the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive, can-do attitude. You will need excellent organisation and time management skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to use your own initiative.
The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of sales activity along with some marketing communication internally and externally.
Responsibilities:
- Maximise sales revenue and profit to exceed the venue’s targets.
- Produce sales action plans designed to meet the pre-booked sales targets and support the achievement of the total sales targets of the venue.
- Create promotional calendar which drives sales and footfall e.g. Student activity, Freshers launch, Valentine, Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year etc.
- Ensure deadlines are met as per briefing from central marketing on the implementation of key date activity.
- Build your own and the venues portfolio on LinkedIn to drive awareness of the venues, event content and drive engagement with the audience.
- Responsible for ensuring all digital channels are up to date with 3 months’ worth of events.
- Ensure all guest facing communication is engaging, accurate and professional, this includes all digital channels,Collins templates, and replies.
- Proactively engage with local business to build & maintain relationships.
- Attend client meetings, show rounds and relevant networking events.
- Source private/corporate parties using various outreach methods and generate sales leads into confirmed bookings through cold calling and visiting companies within a reasonable distance
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, CB2 3AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Hospitality sales (preferred)
- Customer service (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/06/2023