Sales and Events Manager

Sales and Events Manager

Near Telford / Wolverhampton 

4-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Potential to Extend)Accommodation Available

Immediate start

£38,000 - £40,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Events & Sales Manager to join a prestigious venue during an exciting period of growth and repositioning.This role would suit a driven hospitality professional with experience in hotel sales, events, or venue management who enjoys building relationships, converting enquiries, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The Role

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in supporting the venue's events and sales function, with a strong focus on converting enquiries into confirmed bookings and ensuring seamless communication throughout the customer journey.This is a hands-on, administration-focused role that requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple event enquiries simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing incoming event and function enquiries
• Converting enquiries into confirmed bookings
• Preparing event documentation and function sheets
• Liaising with clients throughout the booking process
• Coordinating with operational teams to ensure smooth event delivery
• Maintaining accurate records and CRM systems
• Supporting the ongoing repositioning and commercial development of the venue
• Assisting with sales initiatives to drive revenue growth

About You

• Previous experience within hotel sales, events management, wedding sales, conference and banqueting, or venue sales
• Proven track record of converting enquiries into revenue-generating bookings
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Experience preparing function sheets and event documentation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working within a hotel, stately home, country house, luxury venue, or similar hospitality environment would be advantageous
• Experience supporting a venue repositioning, rebrand, or commercial development project would be highly desirable