Job Description
Position Title: Sales Manager - Private Hire
Location: Hyderabad
Reports to: Head of Sales - Private Hire
Position Overview:
The Sales Manager - Private Hire is responsible for driving event bookings and optimizing revenue from the club’s meeting and banquet spaces. This role blends sales, client servicing, and F&B coordination to deliver smooth, memorable events. The ideal candidate brings a strong sales mindset, understands the nuances of luxury hospitality, and enjoys building lasting client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Client Servicing
- Drive catering and private event sales for meetings, celebrations, and large-format gatherings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, planners, and agencies
- Understand client needs and tailor event proposals and experiences accordingly
- Provide end-to-end support across the event lifecycle: enquiry, site visits, proposal, contract, planning, and execution
Revenue & Strategy
- Optimize yields for meeting rooms, banquet spaces, and private hire venues
- Work with the Events, F&B, and Finance teams to create competitive packages
- Track sales metrics and share regular updates with the General Manager
- Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to drive bookings
Event Coordination & Service Excellence
- Oversee on-ground execution of key events to ensure delivery as promised
- Collaborate closely with the Events, F&B, Culinary, and Operations teams
- Ensure all client expectations are met (or exceeded), resolving concerns as needed
- Stay updated on trends in the events and catering space to keep offerings fresh and competitive
Skills & Qualifications:
- 4–6 years of experience in event sales, catering, or hospitality sales
- Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and delivering premium client experiences
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a calm and solution-focused approach
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience in luxury hotels, clubs, or event venues preferred
Note:
This role is based on-site and may require working evenings, weekends, or holidays based on event schedules and client requirements.