Head of Event Sales

The Company: My client is an independent group of lifestyle members clubs and co-working spaces with hospitality at its core. They are currently in expansion mode with one site currently open and a second to follow this year. The Opportunity: The Head of Event Sales will be responsible for leading a small team in the sales & planning of private & corporate events, alongside supporting on the delivery of the members event calendar. Initially across the one site, the role will grow in to a dual-site role where your expertise will come in to play when you plan and launch the 2nd site, including creating the sales strategy, operational processes and new team structure.

Responsibilities

Leading a small team in the sales & planning of private & corporate events; Supporting on the delivery of the members event calendar; Planning and launching the 2nd site; Creating the sales strategy, operational processes and new team structure; Having huge input into the members event calendar

Requirements

Talented Event Sales Manager, Head of Events or Head of Event Sales for a luxury and/or lifestyle hotel or members club; Demonstrated history of delivering beautiful events and smashing targets; Excelsior sales experience; Experience and undeniable passion for developing and mentoring your team; Communicates clearly and can explain anything to anyone; People person who enjoys building relationships; Thinks on your feet and adapts quickly to changes; Passionate, motivated and driven; Takes up new challenges without waiting to be asked; Fun to be around; wears a smile; kind of person colleagues want to be friends with; Strongly results oriented; ability to work independently and show initiative; Enjoys exploring new ways to expand and enrich our diverse community

Nice to have

Hospitality driven, fast-paced, client facing environment