Job Description

About Us

At Black Horse Beamish we are a historic estate offering boutique accommodation, a country?pub restaurant & bar, and flexible event spaces for weddings, private functions, corporate bookings and more. You'll be joining a friendly, dynamic team located in a beautiful countryside setting.

The Role

As Sales Manager you will drive sales across weddings and events, bar/restaurant group bookings, accommodation packages and venue hire. You will identify and convert enquiries, build relationships, work closely with operations and event teams, and maximise revenue and occupancy.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a sales strategy targeting weddings, events, accommodation and venue hire. Qualify leads, manage the sales pipeline, and close confirmed bookings. Build and maintain relationships with couples, event planners, corporate clients, suppliers and partners. Prepare tailored proposals, presentations and contracts. Collaborate with operations, events, F&B, and accommodation teams to ensure smooth hand-over and high client satisfaction. Represent the venue at networking / site-visits / open-days. Monitor market trends and competitor activity; refine offering accordingly. Report on sales performance, pipeline health, conversion rates and forecasting. Ensure bookings comply with company policy, licensing, health & safety and standard procedures.

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience in venue sales, weddings/events or hospitality sales. Strong commercial drive with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Self-motivated, organised, able to manage multiple leads simultaneously. Confident negotiator with professional and friendly manner. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends (as required by events). Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

Experience in venue offering bar/restaurant/accommodation in addition to events. Familiarity with Reslynx event management software. Existing network within weddings or events industry.

What We Offer

Unlimited generous commission

on wedding & event sales. Minimum OTE of 40k+ Work in a beautiful, unique setting with a varied business portfolio (weddings, events, hospitality, accommodation). Career development opportunities within our growing team. Staff benefits including discounts on restaurant meals, accommodation stays and bar usage. A positive, collaborative team culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 30,000.00-32,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

(Preferred) Have you previously worked in a hospitality venue that includes bar/restaurant/accommodation as part of its offering? (Yes/No) Do you have experience in sales within the weddings/events/corporate venue sector? (Yes/No) Are you able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends? (Yes/No) Do you hold a full UK driving licence? (Yes/No)
Work Location: In person