Events Sales Manager (maternity Cover)

Marriott

Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Proactive and reactive sales activity
Identify and qualify new catering business
Maximize revenue through up-selling
The Events Sales Manager is responsible for managing the hotel’s event sales strategy across the property, including its meeting and event spaces, rooftop, SUSHISAMBA restaurant, W Lounge and Joao’s Place bars, sound studio and bedroom suites

Job Summary

  • The Events Sales Manager is responsible for managing the hotel’s event sales strategy across the property, including its meeting and event spaces, rooftop, SUSHISAMBA restaurant, W Lounge and Joao’s Place bars, sound studio and bedroom suites.
  • Key aspects of the role include a workload comprising 50% proactive and 50% reactive sales activity, identifying and qualifying new catering business, and maximizing revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage offerings.
  • Benefits include world-class training and development, unlimited career opportunities, a bonus plan, enhanced holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, wellness programmes, and significant discounts on accommodation and F&B.

Matching Summary

The Events Sales Manager is responsible for managing the hotel’s event sales strategy across the property, including its meeting and event spaces, rooftop, SUSHISAMBA restaurant, W Lounge and Joao’s Place bars, sound studio and bedroom suites.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • proactive and reactive sales activity
  • identify and qualify new catering business
  • maximize revenue through up-selling
  • negotiating skills and creative selling
  • develop and manage catering budgets
  • exemplary guest service delivery

Nice-to-have

  • bold architecture and vibrant lifestyle
  • brand ambassador for W Hotels
  • positive mindset and genuine passion

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience in five-star luxury hotel/events
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
  • Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
  • Sophisticated communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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