Event Sales & Operations Manager

Event Sales & Operations Manager

Blackpool Office, Bank Hey Street
Blackpool, LANCASHIRE, FY1 4BJ
United Kingdom

Are you looking for a Sales and Events Manager job that’s full of FUN in one of Britain’s best-loved landmarks?

Working here feels pretty unique and our events and sales team are a vital ingredient! Therefore, we’re looking for someone who strives for the best, is guest focused, and exudes passion and enthusiasm.

What we are looking for

• A confident, proactive sales professional who can hit the ground running
• Experience of selling unique venues is preferred
• You’ll be a proven leader, that’s managed and lead event teams
• Have the experience and confidence in planning and delivering large events
• Target driven with strong financial acumen who can meet the departmental revenue and conversion objectives
• Great client liaison skills alongside strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Comfortable in a client facing role with experience of face-to-face sales and networking
• Experience in management of event P&L accounts

It’s safe to say that no day is the same here, you could find yourself organising Bongo Bingo or a Northern Soul Dance Event in the Tower Ballroom one day and a Company conference at the Top of the Tower the next. And of course, that’s not to mention the glitter and sparkle that’s required when BBC’s Strictly comes to town!

As the main operational contact on the day of an event, you will be handling a wide range of teams, from facilities, event staff, health and safety and suppliers. You’ll also be arranging staffing levels and rotas to cover the needs of the business with budget guidelines.

Working as part of Merlin Events Blackpool you will lead your team in selling, planning, and delivering our range of unique Blackpool venues, driving new business, generating leads, and raising awareness of our venues to new and existing clients.

This 12-months, fixed-term, full-time role will be delivered mainly during business hours, however, due to the nature of the industry you’ll be expected to work regular evenings, weekends and bank holidays depending on what events we have scheduled.

What’s in it for you

Alongside inspiring and encouraging others to deliver great results, you’ll also receive:

• Commission on sales
• 40% off LEGO and 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
• Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Midway.Recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.