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About the job We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Sales Manager to be responsible for defined geographical source market covering Corporate & Leisure B2B and B2C sales. About The Stafford London Situated just off Piccadilly, in the heart of historic St James’s, Mayfair, The Stafford London is one of the finest luxury hotels in the Capital. Alive with English character, it holds 5 AA Red Stars for its excellence. The Stafford London is ideal for West End theatres, dining, and shopping at Bond Street, Jermyn Street and Regent Street. Green Park underground & Victoria Station are within walking distance. Surrounded by art galleries and museums, the property is next to the royal palaces and parks. About the role, what will I be doing? To manage existing and new Local Corporate sales of the hotel, in order to ensure customer satisfaction and meet hotel revenue targets To manage new and existing Group sales of the hotel, in order to ensure customer satisfaction and meet hotel revenue targets Researching potential corporate clients in the local area, along with the Sales Executive targeting the key markets Negotiate rates for new accounts within the set parameters of the hotels’ overall strategies with DOSM Prepare and send Group proposals, following up to contracting stage Participate in sales blitzes, trade shows, workshops and exhibitions as appropriate Constantly managing our current portfolio of local corporate clients, groups, agents, etc Ensuring that regular communication is maintained and repeat business is delivered To complete a weekly / monthly sales report, detailing activities and financial results in line with company standards, goals and targets Responsible for revenue generation in the Local Corporate field Responsible for the Groups segment revenue generation Prospecting accounts with the Sales Executive from the competitor set, by using Hotelligence, local insights, networking events and local research To be fully acquainted with the services, facilities and rates of competitor hotels and visit on a regular basis where possible To have regular face-to-face client appointments To host familiarization trips To guide and assist in managing the Sales Executive To have a full understanding of the hotel’s products, history, facilities To liaise with the accounts department regarding credit applications. To ensure all deposits and monies are received and administrated inline with the company’s procedures Perform any additional duties deemed necessary and reasonable, including dealing with other market segments, requested by the Director of Sales & Marketing, or General Manager Who are we looking for? Proven sales professional with a minimum of 1 year direct hotel sales experience within a premium sales organisation Passionately driven towards revenue goals Polished and professional communication skills – verbal and written Excellent standards of personal presentation Understanding of Excel, Word and Power point is necessary Understanding of Opera programmes would be an advantage, but not essential Previous experience in a similar role a must Our Benefits includes: Annual salary of £45,000 plus bonus 28 days holiday with increase after 1st year of service, capped at 33 days Private Healthcare & Life Insurance A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits Access to Wagestream app Training and development opportunities Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for any other permanent role (terms and conditions apply) Interest free season ticket loan & Ride to Work Scheme 50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues Successful candidates must enjoy working as part of a team and have the flexibility of working in our outlets with excellent knowledge of the local area. If you have a genuine desire to look after customers, provide a first-class level of service, and have a natural enthusiasm for life in hotels, then The Stafford is the place for you! If that sounds like something you would enjoy doing and you are excited about our hotel and the team than we would love to get to know you! Please apply now, we are looking forward to receiving your application. The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK. Required skills: sales, hotels, corporate sales, leisure sales £45000.00 per annum plus bonus Department: Sales About you Language required: English. The company The Stafford is located in the very heart of London. Tucked amidst the quaint, historical district of St James, just off Piccadilly, it has a surprisingly discreet and peaceful setting with the city's hustle and bustle only a few steps away. Just outside the hotel, you will find Green Park and St. James's Park which serve as a quiet oasis during your time in the City. Buckingham Palace and Green Park underground station are located just a short stroll away. Whether you wish to indulge in the finest shopping that London has to offer or explore the many cultural attractions nearby including art galleries, theatres and the royal parks and palaces, The Stafford has the perfect location to make the most of your visit.
Job Title: WK Events Manager Days/Hours This is a 18-22 hour/ 4 day a week role. You will work up to 45 hours in 'peak season' per week (roughly May-September) but off peak will be considerably less. 4-5 day working week as standard. Mondays off when weekend work is required. Event work can happen at irregular times! Location: SW18 based and other locations (on events) London locations + outside of London events travel Salary Offered £15ph (admin and small events) Up to £20ph (larger events) Reporting to: Ops Manager/ MD Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving License, Confident driver with various vehicles. OVERVIEW OF WELL KNEADED Company Overview Well Kneaded Ltd is a unique farm-table pizzeria, events company and Charity based in South West London. We serve an exciting and innovative seasonal menu of sourdough pizza, amazing pasta, locally-sourced salads, small plates and top quality drinks. We’ve won awards recognising our sustainable sourcing and supply chain, and are a charity because of our employment practices offering opportunities to young people who have faced barriers to employment. Well Kneaded has a great team culture and we’re committed to a supportive and enjoyable working environment for all our team. OVERVIEW OF EVENTS ROLE The events manager role combines client and on-event management with business development and event ops. It is a hands on role for someone who wants a great combination of management & office based work with practical on-event management. We have a busy calendar of weddings and events, especially from May- September but you will help us fill that all year round. You will be able to hit the ground running, making sure our events setups outfits look the part, are well organised, and are health and safety compliant. The events we cater span weddings, birthdays, street parties, festivals, in-house pizzeria events and corporate workshops (more recently) and more. You will be responsible for creating the amazing Well Kneaded experience ‘off-site’. A key part of your role will be clear communication with the head chef at the pizzeria and the event teams, in order that events operations are well planned and smoothly executed. The role requires your high capacity for planning and organisation.! You will be strategic and able to quickly understand the bigger operational picture of Well Kneaded for diary management and coordination, and will be an excellent team player and motivator. You will be a natural problem solver, managing both client and team expectations with an energetic flair, in the lead up to an event, and also the wind down. Responsibilities PRIMARY - Being the first point of contact for all event enquiries, responding promptly and clearly communicating how Well Kneaded can provide great food to employ great people for a greater planet and converting those enquiries into bookings. - Clarify with the client and put in place specific requirements for event logistics and staffing. - -Maintain clear records of past and upcoming events and pro-actively communicate these with accountants & internal team when needed. - Responsible for execution of our events work in line with WK Vision & values to give our clients the best events experience (internally and externally) in London including developing relationships with new venues/ clients and working with online platforms to market our events offerings. - -Maintain WK Events storage areas, including the WK lockup and any areas used in the pizzeria. - Responsibility for health and hygiene and food safety procedure on events, ensuring 100% operationally safe events, and that all events team are trained and prepared in this. This includes responsibility for regular maintenance of all events set up - -Weekly meetings with Events/Ops team to discuss anything events based. - -Manual handling of events equipment and food - SECONDARY - Grow our KERB opportunities as well as our regular client database and communications/ marketing strategy. - Take responsibility for events P&L (after 6 months in role) - Develop marketing materials (alongside ops & marketing manager) including promotions for events offerings in order to retain and grow events stakeholders (clients, venues, tasting participants, potential partnerships with local schools/ mums groups/venues, etc) - Weekly meetings with Head of Food to develop events offerings where you see gaps, within budget - If capacity, develop and market downstairs basement kitchen and/or garden for pizzeria private events together with Ops Manager and head of front of house. - Add posts directly to Instagram/ Facebook that are pertinent to events/ the team and also the pizzeria if required. - Position Type - Event role has possibility to be a job share between a senior event manager and events coordinator where the events manager has overall oversight & a focus on driving growth and coordinator has on-event/ day to day ops focus. This means role could be 2-2.5 days/ week. - EXPECTATIONS & LIMITING FACTORS - Be able to handle emergencies and last-minute changes of plan under pressure. - There is an event-staff holiday freeze in July (No holiday can be taken in July due to the full nature of the WK calendar) - The nature of the job involves a lot of weekend and evening work, so days off are generally Sundays and Mondays, with one full weekend off per month (except June/July). In quieter seasons there will be more flexibility on this. - Being able to confidently drive a manual vehicle - PERSON SPECIFICATION - The Events Manager will be committed to the Well Kneaded vision and values, with a keen interest in sustainable food and amazing event creation and will have the following: - Previous experience in events or managing/ leading a team. Including examples of responsibility for running events from start to finish. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Confident to take initiative and is pro-active in project and event management. Is as good at starting a project as well as is at finishing it, and feeding back in. - Highly organised and excellent at planning. - At least an active interest in sustainability - English; strong in both written & verbal communication, if not your first language - UK Drivers License - confident to drive multiple vehicles including a vintage van. - Strong relational skills PERKS/ BENEFITS/ HOLIDAY - 29 days holiday (statutory plus an extra for your birthday) + sick pay + pension (holiday increases 1 days/ year worked with WK after year 2, up to 4 extra days) pro rata if not full time. - 6-8 weekly reviews with line manager. - Friends and family discount (20% off bill when you eat in with f&f) - Christmas day & Easter Sunday off - If full time- Management/ Leadership training plus up to 2 team days per year Free delicious food - Being part of a team who champions each other. - 2 Complimentary tickets per year for friends and family to in-house events - Seeing transformation in the lives of young people - Pension contribution and sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour Additional pay: Yearly bonus Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount Work from home Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: South West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Event Management or Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: UK FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in South West London Expected start date: 06/01/2025
We’re looking for a super-personable Business Development Manager to join our team. This is an absolutely perfect role for someone who loves meeting new people, and who’s a master in the art of initiating and nurturing strong business relationships, as well as negotiating and closing deals both big and small. You will be responsible for developing a pipeline of qualified leads, sourcing and onboarding new venues and vendors, and managing relationships with existing partners. The Business Development Manager position is a crucial part of our management team, and our dream candidate must possess strong multi-tasking and cross-collaborative skills. This position presents a great opportunity for fast and exceedingly rewarding professional growth. Job Responsibilities: Develop a pipeline of qualified leads through networking and marketing activities. Source, onboard, and draft and execute contracts for new event venues and vendors, and manage relationships and listings data for existing venues and vendors. Curate five-star experiences for our corporate event customers. Employ solid prospecting skills to identify new vendors and venues, and key decision makers. Hone the company’s sales strategy and business development plan, and hatch digital marketing and advertising strategies to boost sales. Generate product marketing and sales pitch decks to grow sales. Effectively collaborate and communicate with sales managers and the Operations, Accounting, and Tech Support teams. Settle any and all customer complaints through investigations with Operations team, and develop solutions to satisfy customers. Submit end-of-week progress reports to company CEO that detail the week’s activities, results, and plans.
Corporate Sales Executive Location: Stanley Ley, EC4Y 1AA - E1 7DA Reports to: Sales Manager Company Overview: Stanley Ley is a dynamic and growing company in the legale industry, providing high-quality shirts to corporate clients, retailers, or consumers. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to craftsmanship, we are expanding our corporate sales team to drive further growth in key markets. Job Summary: We are looking for a motivated and results-oriented Corporate Sales Executive to join the Stanley Ley team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the apparel industry, a passion for premium products, and a track record of success in B2B sales. Your primary responsibility will be to identify and develop relationships with corporate clients, wholesalers, and retailers, with the goal of expanding the reach of Stanley Ley’s product offerings. Key Responsibilities: • Lead Generation & Market Expansion: • Identify potential corporate clients in industries such as hospitality, retail, and business services who may benefit from Stanley Ley’s high-quality shirts. • Develop new business by targeting wholesalers, corporate apparel programs, and retail partners. • Sales Presentation & Product Knowledge: • Present Stanley Ley’s product range to potential clients, articulating the quality, craftsmanship, and value of our shirts. • Tailor product offerings to meet specific client needs, including customization options for corporate branding. • Relationship Management: • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at corporate and wholesale clients. • Act as the primary point of contact for existing and new clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. • Negotiation & Closing: • Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and order quantities with corporate buyers, ensuring both profitability and client satisfaction. • Close deals effectively, meeting or exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets. • Sales Strategy Development: • Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to create effective strategies for market penetration and brand positioning. • Provide insights into market trends and client feedback to influence product development and business strategy. • Reporting & CRM: • Track and report on sales activities and performance metrics using the company’s CRM system. • Prepare regular sales forecasts and performance reports for management. Key Skills & Qualifications: • Proven B2B sales experience, preferably in apparel, textiles, or fashion-related industries. • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. • Strong ability to develop and nurture long-term client relationships. • A solid understanding of market trends in the apparel industry. • Proficiency in CRM software and sales reporting tools. • Self-motivated, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required. Why Join Stanley Ley? • Innovative Products: Be part of a company known for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. • Growth Opportunities: We offer opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company. • Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus performance-based incentives. • Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration and innovation.