Astral Recruitment
Sales Manager (1)
Job Description:
As one of Europe’s finest golf, leisure and business destinations and was the venue for The 2010 Ryder Cup, the five star Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales is seeking a highly motivated, experienced and pro-active Corporate Relations Manager to develop new and existing client relationships with companies and clients in the Midlands and North area for The Celtic Manor Resort and associated properties.
With a host of exceptional facilities including 561 bedrooms, a state of the art convention centre and exhibition hall, three championship golf courses, a world-class golf academy, two health spas, eight restaurants and much more, The Celtic Manor Resort seamlessly combines business with leisure.
Catering for everything from large conferences to meetings, exhibitions, corporate golf days, banquets and many other events, it is already recognised as one of the finest conference resorts in Europe. The Celtic Manor Resort is an established venue for high profile events, voted M&IT Best UK Hotel 2011, 2012 & 2013, and C&IT Best UK Conference Hotel for five consecutive years.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Relations, you will be required to contribute to the process of growing and maintaining business along the M4 area, in accordance with the Resort’s sales/corporate relations strategy.
This high profile position requires a professional, outgoing and positive personality with excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for sales and the ability to promote and sell at all levels.
You will represent the company to win new or repeat business, hosting client hospitality events and showcasing the Resort to prospective customers, as well as attending industry events to promote our brand. You will identify and follow-up on every sales opportunity, thrive on achieving set targets and enjoy overcoming challenges.
Strong client relationship skills and major key account experience are essential for this role. Applicants will ideally have experience in a hospitality sales role and will be able to demonstrate a track record of serious achievement, ideally working for one of the major UK hotel companies. Previous experience within the hospitality industry and a working knowledge of Delphi would preferred.