Sales Manager - Restaurant And Events Space

Sales and Events Manager
We are currently looking for for an experienced Events/ Sales Manager for an exciting social and Events Space in central Reading. As Sales Manager you will work alongside the General Manager and Head of Sales devising a proactive plan to fill empty venue slots and further grow this unique establishment.
The Perks
As Sales Manager you can look forward to the following:

• Competitive basic salary of £35,000
• OTE package £40,000
• 45 hours per week
• based onsite at the venue
• 50% discount on food, drink, and accommodation across the groups various sites
• Wagestream, which gives you power over your pay and access to up to 50% of your salary in advance of payday.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
• Free meals on shift.
• Product tastings.
• Apprenticeship schemes, internal learning, and development.
• Employee assistance programme, supporting your mental, financial, and physical wellbeing.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Monday to Friday office hours 9am-5pm

The Place
Our client is a space like no other, situated in a historic building this newly renovated space now includes a rooftop bar, pizza kitchen, mezzanine floor, 24 boutique hotel rooms & not to mention a repurposed bank vault -creating one of the best, and biggest, Events Spaces in Reading. Serving freshly rolled sourdough pizza, gourmet burgers, draft beer, exceptional cocktails and everything else in between, they pride themselves on having the best vibes, the best team & the best venue in town - all conveniently located in the heart of Reading City Centre.
The Person
The successful Sales Manager will have the following

• Be self-motivated, communicate well, and can multi-task whilst maintaining great attention to detail
• Be friendly, warm and engaging and can confidently make connections with customers
• At least 2 years experience working either as a Senior Events Executive or as a Events Manager within the hospitality sector
• Experienced with hospitality booking systems
• Some experience of working with proactive sales, 3rd parties or agents

We are looking for someone who has an eye for detail, well organised, and eager to hit the ground running who has experience in events management.
If you’re an experienced Sales or Events Manager looking for a new opportunity in the Reading area, apply now