Business Markets Manager

Business Markets Manager

Staffline Ireland are recruiting for a Business Markets Manager for a company in the leisure, tourism and events industry. The Business Markets Manager will be responsible for promoting and selling event opportunities across a range of diverse and versatile spaces for conferences, banqueting, meetings, receptions and exclusive hire. This will include selling and promoting the venue on both a domestic and international level, working closely with city tourism agencies and industry partners.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the creation and delivery of the business sales strategy to drive sales and meet KPIs and revenue targets
• Manage the delivery of proactive business sales plans across domestic, international and social events
• Manage direct line reports in the business sales team on a day-to-day basis including HR and 1-2-1 meetings
• Assist in the effective management of the departmental budget for tradeshows and promotional activity
• Represent the team at internal and external meetings as required
• Work with the marketing & communications team to develop collateral that will be impactful and help drive new business enquiries and revenue.
• Work with the Digital Marketing Executive to develop content that can be used on digital platforms targeting key markets.
• Provide leadership, motivation, direction and support to the wider business sales team.
• Assist in the creation of the annual business plan for the department.
• Report on sales activity and sales forecasting at weekly / seasonal team planning meetings.
• To drive business sales and new business opportunities across domestic, national and international platforms through tactical sales plans and activity
• Travel domestically, nationally and internationally as required
• Represent the company at both internal and external events including trade shows, site show rounds, FAM trips and network events across all markets
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders and corporate organisations to nurture new business leads.
• Proactively follow up on business leads and be responsible for new lead generation
• Capture and utilise client feedback to help shape future products and client proposals.
• Any other duties role may involve.

Person Specification:

• 3 years' B2B sales experience in a similar industry.

Ability to lead and manage a small team.

• Ability to identify and develop new sector propositions.

Ability to be solutions focused and work calmly under pressure with a positive 'can-do' attitude.

• A proven ability to reach and exceed targets.
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Leadership Qualities
• Commercial acumen
• Attention to detail
• Effective Communicator
• Team Player
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills

The Rewards

The successful Business Markets Manager will enjoy a competitive salary depending on experience plus:

• Free secure car parking
• Group Life Assurance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhance Maternity and Paternity Leave Scheme
• Employee assistance programme with emotional, financial and legal support
• Access to Private GP Service
• Eye care scheme
• Winter flu vaccination scheme
• High Street Discount Scheme
• Health & Lifestyle Resources including Carer Support
• Company Paid Social Events
• Staff Discount
• Discounted Professional Legal Services

Location

The Business Markets Manager role will be based in Belfast.

To be considered for this position, please forward your CV to Ross McConville at Staffline Ireland by clicking on the APPLY button on this page and attaching your CV.

The Staffline Ireland Specialist Team is a dedicated division within Staffline Ireland, focused on providing Permanent, Contract & Temporary staffing solutions across; Construction, Engineering, Accountancy & Finance, Financial Services & Insurance, Health & Safety, HR, IT, Sales & Marketing, Senior Manufacturing, Procurement & Supply Chain & Medical, Health & Social Care.

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