Central Sales and Planning Manager

The Central Sales and Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Sales and Events team to drive revenue growth through group bookings, event sales, and strategic planning. We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded individual with a proactive, can-do attitude, a passion for sales, and a proven ability to win new business while fostering strong client relationships. Responsibilities - Previous experience managing sales and events teams - Organisational and planning skills, with a strong attention to detail. - Identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and key stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless delivery of group bookings and events. - Lead by example, inspire high performance, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the business through effective sales strategies, client engagement, and commercial planning. - 3+ years in sales/events management, strong leadership, and communication skills. - Support the implementation of the strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets for group bookings and private events. - Create and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and private individuals to drive sales opportunities and repeat business. - Support a team of sales and events coordinators to ensure exceptional service delivery and maximise revenue potential. - Conduct site visits and tastings for prospective clients, showcasing the unique offerings of each restaurant within the group. - Oversee the end-to-end event planning process, from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up, to ensure seamless execution and guest satisfaction. - Coordinate with operations managers and chefs to ensure all event details are executed flawlessly, including menu customisation. - Analyse sales performance and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation. - Conduct weekly sales group and financial performance. Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to expand brand awareness and foster new business relationships.