Head of Sales £50,000 OTE
4 days ago
Cambridge
Head of Sales - Country Club Cambridgeshire £50,000 OTE We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven, and relationship-focused Head of Sales to lead the sales strategy for one of Cambridgeshire's premier private country clubs. Set within stunning surroundings, our exclusive country club offers an award-winning championship golf course, a state-of-the-art health club, luxury spa facilities, swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, together with an elegant restaurant, bar, and exceptional event spaces for weddings, conferences, and private functions. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on developing new business, building lasting partnerships, and driving revenue across multiple business streams. You will be responsible for creating and delivering an integrated sales strategy that maximises memberships, events, and commercial opportunities while working collaboratively with departmental leaders to deliver an outstanding member and guest experience. • Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy across all areas of the business., • Lead the sales function to achieve ambitious revenue and membership targets., • Identify new commercial opportunities to increase profitability and market share., • Produce regular sales forecasts, reports, and performance analysis for senior management. Drive sales and retention across: • Golf Memberships, • Health Club Memberships, • Spa Days, • Corporate Memberships Develop innovative membership campaigns and promotions to attract new members while increasing engagement and retention of existing members. Generate new business for: • Weddings, • Conferences, • Corporate Events, • Private Celebrations, • Social Events Work closely with the Events and Food & Beverage teams to maximise occupancy and revenue opportunities throughout the year. • Build strong relationships with local businesses, corporate organisations, and community groups., • Develop strategic partnerships that enhance the club's profile and generate commercial opportunities., • Represent the club at networking events, exhibitions, trade shows, and local business forums., • Create corporate packages, sponsorship opportunities, and bespoke partnership agreements., • Work closely with department heads to develop integrated campaigns, promotions, and seasonal offers., • Collaborate with the marketing team on digital campaigns, social media activity, email marketing, and promotional materials., • Support the planning and delivery of member events designed to increase engagement and referrals., • Ensure all departments are aligned on commercial objectives and promotional activity., • Inspire and motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional performance., • Coach and develop team members through regular training and performance reviews., • Foster a collaborative culture across all departments., • Champion outstanding customer service throughout the club. The successful candidate will be a confident and commercially astute sales leader with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. • Proven success in a senior sales or business development leadership role., • Experience managing multiple revenue streams., • Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets., • Strong networking and relationship management skills., • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and influencing abilities., • Experience developing strategic sales plans and executing them successfully., • Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills., • Full UK driving licence., • Experience within hospitality, leisure, golf, health clubs, luxury hotels, country clubs, or events., • Knowledge of membership sales and retention strategies., • Experience selling weddings, conferences, and corporate events., • Familiarity with CRM systems and sales reporting tools., • Highly motivated and results driven., • Professional, personable, and approachable., • A natural leader who inspires confidence., • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for business growth., • Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills., • Excellent organisational and time management abilities., • Confident networking with businesses and stakeholders at all levels., • Competitive salary of £35,000 basic, • Performance-related bonus of up to £15,000, • OTE of £50,000, • Opportunity to shape the commercial success of a prestigious country club., • Complimentary use of the health club facilities., • Staff discounts across the club., • Company pension., • Meals on duty., • Ongoing professional development and training., • The opportunity to work within a collaborative, passionate, and ambitious leadership team. This is more than a sales role-it is an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team, influencing the future growth and success of one of Cambridgeshire's leading country clubs. If you are passionate about developing people, creating partnerships, growing revenue, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr