Events Sales Manager

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The Event Sales Manager will be responsible for driving event revenue through proactive sales strategies, handling event costing, and overseeing planning and seamless execution of weddings, MICE events, retreats, social gatherings, and corporate functions at Ridhira Retreat. This role demands a blend of commercial acumen, creative thinking, and operational precision to ensure premium guest experiences and profitable events.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event Sales & Business Development:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with corporate clients, wedding planners, travel agents, event organizers, and direct clients.
  
• Develop and implement a comprehensive event sales strategy to achieve revenue targets.
  
• Manage the end-to-end sales process including lead generation, client presentations, site inspections, proposal preparation, and contract closures.
  
• Maintain relationships with key accounts and drive repeat business.
  

2. Event Costing & Budgeting:

• Prepare detailed event costings including venue, food & beverage, dcor, entertainment, staffing, logistics, etc.
  
• Ensure profitability by analyzing margins and optimizing cost structures without compromising service quality.
  
• Provide accurate and timely quotations to clients with full transparency and value propositions.
  
• Collaborate with procurement, vendors, and internal teams for competitive pricing and service partnerships.
  

3. Event Planning & Coordination:

• Understand client requirements and curate personalized event experiences.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams including F&B, operations, housekeeping, security, and external vendors for flawless planning.
  
• Develop event timelines, layouts, checklists, and contingency plans.
  
• Manage client communication from booking to post-event feedback.
  

4. Event Execution:

• Lead on-ground event operations and ensure all elements are executed as per plan.
  
• Supervise the team and vendors during event days to ensure smooth delivery.
  
• Manage last-minute changes and resolve issues with a calm and solution-oriented approach.
  
• Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction and brand consistency in event experience.
  

5. Reporting & MIS:

• Maintain detailed reports on leads, conversions, revenue, cost sheets, profitability, and feedback.
  
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and client preferences to stay ahead.
  
• Provide regular updates to senior management with performance analysis and improvement plans.
  

Candidate Requirements:

• Education:

  Graduate in Hospitality Management / Event Management / MBA in Sales & Marketing preferred.

• Experience:

  5-8 years of event sales and planning experience, preferably from resorts, luxury hotels, or premium event venues.

• Industry Background:

  Mandatory experience in hospitality/event industry.

• Proven experience in end-to-end event lifecycle: sales, costing, planning, and execution.
  
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and client servicing skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong vendor network and familiarity with local and destination event setups.
  

Key Competencies:

• Sales Acumen & Target Orientation
  
• Creativity in Event Conceptualization
  
• Strong Organizational and Time Management
  
• Leadership & Team Handling
  
• Cost and Quality Consciousness
  
• Guest Centricity

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