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Sales Manager

United Kingdom, Knebworth Employment contract 42000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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As the Sales Manager at Knebworth House, you will be holding a proactive sales and marketing role that oversees the performance and growth of the events revenue at the venue. You will be responsible for managing a team of 3 and have excellent execution of all proactive and reactive sales strategies to achieve budgets and profit margins. You will have strong client relationships with the current corporate market and be well networked in the local area. You will have the opportunity to create and deliver the venue sales and marketing strategy.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for the delivery of event sales budget
  • Proactive sales activities for venue
  • To support the creation and execution of key selling strategies ensuring continued appropriateness against current market conditions, market intelligence and benchmarking
  • Ownership of sales and marketing plan for the venue
  • Marketing and promotional activities for the venue ensuring all websites and online directories are consistently updated and to brand standards
  • Management and delivery of robust corporate account plans for existing clients
  • Understand, research and implement plans to deliver new business from new market segments
  • Represent the venue at relevant networking events and exhibitions
  • Work with National Account Director and central sales team to deliver effective strategies to meet agreed agency targets
  • Provide accurate sales reports and robust forecasts to achieve venue performance standards
  • Lead and encourage a performance-orientated sales culture throughout the event sales team
  • Attend quarterly client meetings to present sales strategy, review process and events performance

Requirements

  • Previous 3 years sales and marketing experience within the events industry with a proven track record of meeting sales targets, ideally from a contract catering or similar venue that have hosted weddings, proms, exhibitions, fayres etc.
  • Experienced in performance managing teams to achieve KPIs, producing sales plans and targets and developing strategy to achieve growth expectations
  • Thorough working knowledge of all key market segments
  • Good understanding and working knowledge of diary management sales system & Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
  • Commercial awareness and to be able to understand links between sales and profit

What we offer

  • Collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Chance to work at a beautiful and inspiring venue with breathtaking views
  • Discretionary bonus scheme in line with KPI guidelines
  • 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays and national holiday days)
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent pension programme with generous contribution from us
  • Free staff meals whilst on site
  • Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits
  • Perks for Works discounts and promotions
  • Access to training, mentoring and development with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks
  • On-site F&B discounts
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