Sales Manager

Are you a proactive sales professional who knows how to spot an opportunity and turn it into business?

We're looking for a Sales Manager to join the team at De Vere Wokefield Estate, near Reading.

Reporting to the Director of Sales, you'll play a key role in driving revenue by identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with local businesses and developing De Vere Wokefield Estate's presence in the surrounding corporate market. From local corporate accounts and banqueting to meetings, conferences and events, you'll be focused on understanding the local market and turning opportunities into business.

In this role, you will:

• Identify and develop new local corporate opportunities, building relationships with businesses, organisations and key contacts across the surrounding area.
• Monitor local activity, business developments and market trends to identify opportunities for meetings, banqueting, events and accommodation.
• Understand what is driving demand in the local area, identifying opportunities to capture business when local hotels and venues are busy.
• Proactively generate new business through client visits, sales appointments, networking events and local partnerships.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients to drive repeat business and maximise revenue across meetings, conferences, banqueting and events.
• Work with t...