Sales Manager (Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months)

Location: Southampton

Salary: Up to £40,000 pro rata

Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

Full Time

Drive Sales Growth for a Leading Hospitality Venue

Hotel is seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Sales Manager to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a background in hotels, hospitality, events, leisure, conferences or venue sales to make an immediate impact. You'll be responsible for generating new business, developing existing client relationships and increasing revenue across accommodation, conferences, meetings, weddings and events.

The Role

Reporting into the senior management team, you will play a key role in driving sales activity and maximising business opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing proactive sales strategies.
• Identifying and securing new corporate, conference and event business.
• Growing existing client accounts and relationships.
• Conducting site visits and client meetings.
• Promoting hotel facilities for meetings, conferences, weddings and events.
• Managing enquiries and converting leads into confirmed bookings.
• Building relationships with local businesses and key stakeholders.
• Attending networking events and representing the hotel within the local business community.
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure excellent customer experiences.
• Producing regular sales reports and pipeline forecasts.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates from:

• Hotel Sales
• Hospitality Sales
• Conference & Events Sales
• Venue Sales
• Corporate Sales
• Leisure & Tourism Sales
• Business Development within Hospitality

You'll ideally have:

• Proven sales experience within hotels, hospitality, events or leisure.
• Strong business development and account management skills.
• Experience achieving sales targets and revenue growth.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence presenting to clients and closing business opportunities.
• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive and results-driven approach.

What's on Offer?

• Salary DOE
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious hospitality venue.
• Immediate impact role with autonomy and responsibility.
• Supportive management team.
• Potential for future opportunities within the business.
• Varied and rewarding role within the hospitality sector.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced hospitality or hotel sales professional looking for your next challenge and can make an immediate impact within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

This role would be particularly suitable for candidates currently working as:

Hotel Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Events Sales Manager, Conference Sales Manager, Corporate Sales Manager, Venue Sales Manager or Hospitality Account Manager.

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