Wedding & Events Manager

We are delighted to be working with one of the North-East's most historic Wedding Venues who are looking for an experienced Wedding & Events Manager to join their team in Hexham.

The Wedding Sales Manager is responsible for driving wedding sales and managing the entire process from the initial enquiry to the day of the event. This role requires a combination of sales expertise, event planning experience, and exceptional customer service skills. The Wedding Sales Manager will work closely with couples to understand their vision, offer solutions, and ensure that their special day is flawlessly executed.

Key responsibilities:

• To proactively seek new wedding and events business for the hotel.
• To maintain a sound knowledge of local competitors and new trends within the Weddings and Events Industry.
• Manage the sales and bookings of meetings and events, dealing with enquiries, following up with potential clients, meeting clients and promoting offers.
• Ensure effective systems for bookings, invoicing and collecting deposits and payments are in place, reviewing and updating processes as required.
• Conduct show arounds and manage the viewings of the venue for potential bookings.
• Create detailed function sheets for all functions & events.
• Liaise & build good working relationships with all departments and external suppliers.
• Manage all aspects on the day of the event to successfully deliver the clients requirements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

If you have relevant experience within the Wedding and Events industry and are seeking a new challenge in a supporting environment, please do not hesistate to apply for a confidential discussion!

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