Venue Sales Manager

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full Time, Permanent.
Applications are invited for the post of Venue Sales Manager in the Commercial Services department.
Joining the Commercial Services team, this key role leads the University's conference, events and venue hire sales function, driving revenue growth through proactive business development and the successful management of a diverse portfolio of clients. The post holder will be responsible for maximising commercial opportunities across the university's campus, securing new business, developing existing client relationships and ensuring revenue and profitability targets are achieved. Working closely with colleagues across catering, accommodation and operations, you will provide strategic oversight for major conferences, functions, events and summer school contracts, ensuring an outstanding client experience from enquiry to delivery.

You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience, with significant experience in venue, conference, hospitality or event sales. A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets, developing new business opportunities and managing key client relationships is essential. You will possess excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead and motivate a high performing sales team.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
# Generous annual leave entitlement
# Training and Development opportunities
# Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
# Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
# Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.