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Event Sales Manager Vacancy in Wiltshire | Bowood Hotel
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Hospitality & Events Sales Manager vacancy in Wiltshire
Event Sales Manager
Join Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort as our Event Sales Manager and take the lead of a talented team of 3–4 Event Sales Coordinators, driving event sales, revenue, and exceptional customer experiences.
Ready to lead, sell, and make an impact?
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will have the opportunity to grow the business, develop your team, and personally manage and sell events from initial enquiry through to delivery.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark on a successful events operation at one of Wiltshire’s most distinctive hospitality destinations.
You will have real ownership, the opportunity to develop a team, and the chance to directly influence the growth and profitability of our events business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 3–4 Event Sales Coordinators.
- Drive quarterly and annual event sales and revenue targets.
- Generate new business and maximize repeat business and revenue opportunities.
- Manage and convert event enquiries, building strong client relationships.
- Sell and coordinate your own events, taking ownership from enquiry to delivery.
- Maximize yield and profitability across the events department.
- Ensure every event delivers exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
- Coach your team to achieve individual and departmental targets.
- Work closely with operational teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver outstanding events.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase revenue, and enhance the customer experience.
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The Successful Candidate
We are looking for someone who is commercially driven, organized, and passionate about events, with the confidence to lead a team while remaining hands-on.
You Will Ideally Have
- Experience in event sales, hospitality sales, conference & banqueting, or event management.
- Previous experience leading or managing a team.
- A proven track record of achieving sales or revenue targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of revenue and profit maximization.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple events and priorities confidently.
- A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused approach.
Ready for your next challenge?
If you are an ambitious Event Sales Manager or hospitality sales professional who enjoys leading people, winning business, and delivering exceptional events, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your events career at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.
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Benefits
- 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
- Meals whilst on duty
- Uniform provided
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens during the open season
- Discounted Golf Membership (following successful probation)
- Discounted spa treatments and 50% off TEMPLESPA products
- Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
- Company events
- Career development opportunities within a prestigious luxury resort
If you are an experienced hospitality professional ready to take the next step in your Front Office career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create exceptional guest experiences at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.
Among the finest luxury 4-star hotels in Wiltshire, a stay at Bowood is one never to be forgotten. Located in Calne, the hotel is at the heart of the Bowood Estate, where we offer dreamy overnight stays, delicious home-cooked cuisine, and a very warm welcome. With our award-winning spa and championship golf course, a stay can be as busy or as relaxed as our clients wish.
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