Event Sales Specialist
Bedruthan Hotel & Spa & Scarlet Hotel, Mawgan Porth
£12.71 - £14.00 per hour + share of hotel tips | Full-Time 40 Hours per Week or Two Part-Time Roles Considered | Maternity Cover
Create Extraordinary Events
Do you love bringing people together, turning ideas into
unforgettable experiences and making someone's big day even more special?
We're looking for a confident and passionate Event Sales
Specialist to join our Sales & Reservations Team at Bedruthan and Scarlet
Hotels. You'll be the first point of contact for weddings, celebrations,
retreats and corporate events, guiding guests from initial enquiry through to
booking with warmth, professionalism and enthusiasm.
Combining sales, relationship building and event planning,
you'll help turn guest visions into reality while driving bookings and creating
exceptional first impressions. Working closely with operational teams, you'll
play a key role in delivering the memorable experiences our hotels are known
for.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- £12.71
per hour (up to £14 per hour with Boost) plus a share of hotel tips
- Full-time
or part-time opportunities available - this is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave, dates to be discussed at interview
- Performance
Boost Scheme – the opportunity to earn more on top of your base pay
- 28
days holiday (increasing to 29 after your first year)
- Learning,
development and progression opportunities
- Work
within two of Cornwall's most iconic hospitality destinations
- 40%
off food and drink, along with other discounts across the Hotel
- Long
Service Awards – enjoy a complimentary overnight stay after your first
year
- Health
Shield Healthcare Plan
- Temporary
team accommodation available (subject to availability)
- Team
socials, recognition awards and wellbeing initiatives
At Bedruthan and Scarlet, we believe exceptional guest
experiences begin with exceptional people. Join a supportive and ambitious team
where individuality is celebrated, creativity is encouraged and every day
offers the opportunity to create memorable moments for our guests.
What You'll Be Doing
- Acting
as the first friendly point of contact for wedding, event and retreat
enquiries.
- Building
genuine relationships with guests and understanding their vision,
priorities and event requirements.
- Converting
enquiries into bookings through confident sales conversations and
outstanding customer service.
- Leading
venue show rounds that showcase the unique character and beauty of
Bedruthan and Scarlet.
- Creating
tailored proposals, quotations and event packages.
- Managing
contracts, deposits and booking administration accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborating
closely with operational teams to ensure smooth event handovers and
exceptional delivery.
- Proactively
seeking opportunities for upselling, repeat business and guest referrals.
- Maintaining
accurate records within booking and CRM systems while staying up to date
with market trends and opportunities.
About You
We're looking for a people-focused professional who combines
commercial awareness with a passion for hospitality and creating exceptional
experiences.
You will be:
- A
confident and natural relationship builder.
- Experienced
in sales, with a track record of achieving targets and delivering
excellent customer service.
- Highly
organised with a keen eye for detail.
- An
excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
- Passionate
about events, weddings, hospitality and guest experience.
- Comfortable
managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive,
positive and solutions-focused.
- A
collaborative team player who enjoys building strong working
relationships.
Experience within events, weddings, hospitality,
reservations or venue sales would be advantageous. Experience using CRM or
booking systems is also beneficial, although full training will be provided.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who loves connecting with people,
creating memorable experiences and turning opportunities into unforgettable
events.
Why Bedruthan & Scarlet?
Perched above Cornwall's spectacular north coast, Bedruthan
and Scarlet are renowned for creating meaningful guest experiences in stunning
surroundings.
Whether it's a dream wedding overlooking the Atlantic, a
milestone celebration with loved ones or a business retreat designed to
inspire, our events are as distinctive as the venues themselves. As an Event
Sales Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping guests bring those moments
to life while building a rewarding career within one of Cornwall's most
exciting hospitality businesses.
Ready to create unforgettable events and exceptional
guest experiences? We'd love to hear from you.
AGENCIES: We're not working with recruitment agencies
on this role and thank you for thinking of us. Any unsolicited CVs will be
treated as direct applications and agency fees will not be due.