Head of Sales

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Position Overview:

The Head of Sales – Private Hire is responsible for driving revenue through event bookings and private space rentals at The Quorum. This is a senior, target-driven role that combines strategic sales planning with hands-on client engagement. You’ll work closely with internal teams to ensure every event meets our service standards and delivers an exceptional experience. The ideal candidate brings a strong network, a sharp commercial lens, and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy & Business Development

• Lead the sales function for private hires, corporate bookings, social events, and F&B-driven experiences
• Develop sales strategies to maximize yield across meeting rooms, banquet areas, and club spaces
• Identify and build new business opportunities, including partnerships and key account pipelines
• Conduct regular sales forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and planners
• Understand client needs and create tailored event proposals and experiences
• Host site visits, pitch meetings, and negotiations with professionalism and warmth
• Maintain long-term relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals

Operational Coordination

• Work closely with Events, F&B, Culinary, and Operations teams to ensure smooth event execution
• Oversee key high-profile or complex events on-site when needed
• Ensure service delivery meets or exceeds client expectations

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior sales or coordination team members where applicable
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment

Skills & Qualifications:

• 6–8 years of experience in hospitality sales, private event sales, or catering management
• Proven track record of driving revenue and building lasting client relationships
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to lead sales forecasting and planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience in premium hospitality, event venues, or luxury lifestyle brands preferred

Note:

This is a full-time, on-site role and may require working evenings, weekends, or holidays as per client and event requirements.