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Sales Manager
Location: Woking - Surrey
Salary: £38- 40k

Stunning Venue in SurrEy currently looking to recruit a Sales Manager

The Role
We are looking for a dedicated Sales Office Manager to join our management team on site. With meetings and events at the forefront of the Hotel, the Sales Manager will need to enjoy the challenge of managing events of all sizes and backgrounds, including Conference, Weddings, Banqueting, etc...
This role will report into the General Manager and requires a candidate who enjoys the vibrant atmosphere of a busy sales office. Leading an office of sales co-ordinators, the ideal candidate will enjoy driving initiatives to maximise revenue whilst still delivering an efficient service to prospective clients.
A successful candidate will possess the drive to develop a team from the front and with a passion for revenue generation. This role is suitable for either an established Sales Manager to expand their skill set or for a first time Sales Manager to develop themselves in a positive environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Day to day management of the Sales and Events Office, overseeing all event enquiries and planning
Proactively develop new sales strategies and offers where necessary to work towards budget.
Close management of rate strategy..
Responsibility for the checking of all function sheet and event packs before being sent on to Operations.
Collating post-event feedback from clients to ensure repeat business.
Producing necessary reports for presentation to General Manager and Owners to provide accurate insight into sales performance.
Ensuring processes remain in place to respond to guest enquiries in a timely and efficient manner within the team.
Working with our central marketing team and reservations team on ideas and promotions to drive and maintain rate dependent on season and local competition.
Developing and expanding on relationships with existing clients whilst also being able to pro-actively search for new business. Requirements

Previous sales experience within the hotel industry is essential.
Previous experience with Opera is desired but not essential.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to dedicate time to developing a team whilst also nurturing relationships with the client base and future clients.
Commercially aware with ideally a good knowledge of the local market.
Creative approach to work with the ability to develop new ideas from concept to execution. Benefits Staff discounts across the group
Supportive Inclusive environment
Reward and Development Platform

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