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Position Permanent

Location Leicester

Salary £28000

Contact Catherine Kirby

Now filled

Sales & Marketing Manager - Events

Conference & Banqueting Venue, Devonshire Place, Leicester

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Devonshire Place as Sales & Marketing Manager.

Devonshire Place is one of Leicesters leading Conference & Banqueting Venues, based close to the City Centre.
It is a unique destination that undoubtedly meets the specification of a one off venue suitable for weddings, conferences, meetings, exhibitions, dinners and that very special occasion.
The building is Grade II listed, with stunning features and comprises a number of dining facilities and numerous meeting rooms.
With a dedicated team of staff, including in house Chefs producing food to exceptional standards, Devonshire Place is the perfect location.

As Sales & Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a Marketing Plan that crosses all platforms - both traditional and very importantly digital.

Your responsibilities will include:

Creation of Sales & Marketing Plan and its implementation.
Raising awareness of Devonshire Place to local businesses via all social media platforms, including updating the website weekly, and by attendance at networking meetings.
Implementation of cross platform Social Media Campaigns aimed at the target market.
Identification of influencers and target audience, to prepare a prospects list for future marketing campaigns.
Planning of wedding showcases.
Liaison with all existing customers to plan their event with them and to ensure repeat business at the completion of a function.
Creative skills with design and the ability to produce personalised stationery for all functions.
Closure of sales following enquiries and show rounds of Devonshire Place.
Maintaining accurate records of marketing campaign results.
Report writing to Directors of the Business as and when required.

The successful candidate will have flair, experience in social media campaigns, smart appearance, attention to detail, be a team player, have incredible organisational skills, be able to multi-task and work under pressure, and have strong verbal communication skills and bags of enthusiasm.

A minimum of 3 years experience in the hospitality industry would be ideal.

Salary £28,000 + Bonus Scheme. Company pension scheme. Free car parking on site.