Sales & Events Executive

Who are we  

New Bath Hotel & Spa is a beautiful 54-bedroom hotel located in the heart of Matlock Bath, within the scenic Peak District National Park. The hotel stands as a testament to the area's rich history, with origins tracing back to 1745 when it began as a bathing establishment centred around a natural spring that still flows today. The hotel features a historic outdoor swimming pool known as the New Bath Hotel Lido. Established in 1934, this unique lido is supplied by mineral-rich spring water from the nearby mountainside, ensuring a natural and chemical-free swimming experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

Sales Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a proactive sales strategy to drive revenue across weddings, events, corporate bookings, and group stays. 
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through networking, outreach, and relationship-building with local and regional partners. 
• Manage the end-to-end sales process including enquiries, show rounds, proposals, negotiation, and closing sales. 
• Maintain and grow relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and repeat guests. 
• Represent the hotel at wedding fairs, networking events, and local business forums. 
• Work closely with marketing to promote packages, seasonal offers, and key events. 

Event Management Responsibilities: 

• Plan and coordinate all events including weddings, private functions, conferences, and in-house events. 
• Be the main point of contact for clients from initial enquiry through to the day of the event. 
• Liaise with internal teams (kitchen, spa, front of house) to ensure seamless delivery. 
• Create detailed event function sheets and ensure all operational details are executed to the highest standard. 
• Manage budgets and ensure profitability of all events. 
• Handle guest feedback and resolve any event-related issues professionally. 

You Have 

• Considerable practical working experience in a sales and events role in a hotel environment or related industry. 
• An understanding of key social media platforms to attract various target audiences 
• Previous experience in Opera, Salesforce, and STR Is preferable, however, training Is provided. 
• Sound knowledge of online and offline sales research techniques. 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary 
• Excellent on-going support, training and development 
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum 
• Stakeholder Pension entitlement 
• Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family 
• On-going incentives and rewards