Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory
Sports & Golf Event Sales Executive
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Sports & Golf Event Sales Executive
About the Role
The Sports & Golf Event Sales Executive manages inbound (reactive) sales enquiries for various golf and sports bookings, including:
- Corporate golf days
- Residential golf breaks
- Wholesaler golf breaks
- Enquiries for sports teams, including football, rugby, and cricket
The role covers enquiries for multiple UK Marriott Hotels under the Robin Manco portfolio, focusing on:
- Converting leads into confirmed business
- Ensuring seamless handover to on-property teams post-confirmation
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including sports teams, intermediaries, golf tour operators, and event organizers
The position supports revenue targets by delivering a professional, seamless booking experience while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Enquiry Management
- Respond promptly and professionally to all sports and golf-related enquiries across the hotel portfolio.
- Convert reactive enquiries into confirmed bookings, maximizing revenue through upselling and strategic negotiation.
- Prepare and deliver proposals, contracts, and event orders accurately and on time.
- Maintain detailed CRM records of client interactions and bookings.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, including:
- Sports teams, clubs, and associations
- Governing bodies and event planners
- Liaise closely with Sales Managers and events teams during booking transitions.
Operational & Strategic Support
- Ensure group requirements (room blocks, catering, ancillary services) are clearly communicated to hotel event management teams for seamless delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hotels in the portfolio.
- Engage with hotel stakeholders to understand and align with sales and marketing strategies.
Resolicitation & Follow-Up
- Conduct resolicitation calls to retain and upsell existing bookings.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Financial & Profitability Goals
- Monitor and manage revenue and profitability associated with events.
- Forecast group sleeping rooms and event revenue (including catering and audio-visual).
- Review billing and payments to ensure smooth handover to events teams.
Customer Service & Guest Experience
- Gather guest feedback on service quality and product performance.
- Address complaints and issues professionally.
- Remain accessible and engaged with customers throughout the entire event process.
- Follow up post-event to ensure guest satisfaction and collect feedback.
- Promote excellent service delivery and set high standards for guest relations.
Key Performance Areas
- Efficient CRM management (ensuring accurate, up-to-date client records).
- Revenue growth through upselling, conversion rates, and client retention.
- Stakeholder satisfaction (clients, hotel teams, and external partners).
- Compliance with hotel sales and marketing objectives.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills