Head of Sales - Events Venue - London

My client is a renowned London Venue are seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of Sales to join the team. The Head of Sales will be a real people person, full of new and innovative ideas and always thinking outside the box. You will have a proven track record of delivering growth, be an inspiring leader, and have a passion for delivering exceptional experiences!

Responsibilities:

• Managing the sales team to ensure the venue exceeds targets
• Taking the lead on higher spend and more complex event enquiries
• Monitor sales performance, analysing the current market and competitor venues
• Identify new opportunities to target using proactive sales and marketing initiatives
• Diary and yield management to maximise sales and profit at all opportunities
• Preparing of monthly and weekly reports and financial forecasting, and feedback reports
• Attend networking events, exhibitions and other promotional activities
• Develop a sales strategy which both retains clients and develops new business relationships

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of managing a sales team within an events venue
• Proven successes with delivering a venue budget
• Experience in new openings or building up a department from scratch
• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Experience of creating a successful sales strategy
• Personable and well presented