Conference and Event Sales Office Manager - Oyster Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Are you looking to join a unique learning and development venue known for supporting leadership, team development, and organisational growth?

Our client, a leading venue in Warwickshire, is seeking an experienced Conference & Event Sales Office Manager to drive revenue targets and nurture client relationships. They have a strong reputation for quality and long-standing relationships with many of the UK's leading businesses making this an exciting opportunity for a proven sales leader to make a significant impact within a renowned organisation.

As the Conference & Event Sales Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will lead, coach and inspire a talented Sales team, fostering a proactive sales mindset and collaborating across departments to achieve targets.

This position is crucial in maintaining the venue's strong reputation for quality and long-standing relationships with leading UK businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support and develop a team of conference sales professionals, ensuring exceptional service, enquiry rates, conversion and overall sales performance for the venue
• Oversee all enquiries, proposals and conversions for a diverse range of events and functions
• Drive conversion rates through coaching, training and the implementation of effective sales strategies
• Monitor team performance and support professional growth through regular one-to-ones and development plans
• Responsible for yield management for all conference and event facilities in the venue.
• Work with the business development team on forecasting, driving the team and raising the conversion rate
• Lead the Sales team's input into weekly reviews, monitor booking pace and support meeting room and accommodation yield decisions
• Conduct weekly audits of sales data, encourage a proactive sales mindset

Who They’re Looking for:

• Proven experience leading a successful sales team in a venue, hospitality, or events-based environment
• Hands-on experience with venue management systems
• Ability to analyse data and translate insight into action
• Confident communication skills with experience managing senior client relationships
• Natural leadership style that builds team capability
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and process consistency
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences with a genuine interest in client success

Benefits:

• Profit-related bonus
• Pension matching up to 10% (employee pays 5% Company pay 10%)
• Death in service x4
• Employee referral scheme
• Medical insurance
• Free car parking
• Use of leisure facilities
• Early finish on Fridays
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Alongside this generous benefits package, you'll be immersed in a values-led environment where collaboration, client success and personal growth are at the heart of everything they do.

Intrigued?

Ready to lead, coach and inspire a high-performing sales team where people and clients come first. Apply now!