Event Sales Manager

East Midlands with travel across the UK - Are you an accomplished sales professional with experience in the events space, looking for a new and exciting challenge?

THE COMPANY
This privately owned business have venues across the UK and globally. With a foothold in the leisure and hospitality industry, they have been incredibly successful in expanding their brand.
 
Their service offerings include corporate events & entertainment packages, rewards and incentives and are keen to expand their client base even further.
 
THE ROLE
With inbound sales already on a fantastic scale - you will be both reactive and proactive in achieving sales targets with a 60/40 split of inbound conversions to proactive conversions expected.
 
Duties will include:
 

• Creating and developing sales and marketing strategies to increase private group bookings
• Providing detailed analysis of sales activities
• Supporting the UK Sales Manager including attendance at trade exhibitions and events
• Oversee event planning, managing client expectations and co-ordinating with internal teams to ensure flawless execution of events
• Developing and implementing sales strategies to grow corporate Event Sales
• Respond to incoming emails, website and phone enquiries with a strong focus on conversion
• Identifying new sales leads and booking appointments
• Managing the full sales cycle from initial client contact through to the event day and aftersales

 
THE CANDIDATE
 
The ideal candidate will have experience in sales from either a venue, hospitality, hotel or similar background and will have proven experience in hitting / exceeding targets and developing new business.
 
In return you will have the chance to work for a company who offer a close-knit team culture, on the job perks and the chance to earn uncapped commission!
 
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit our website to view all of the opportunities, we are recruiting.
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