We are recruiting for a Hires and Sales Manager for a charitable organisation based in Hitchin.

This is a permanent Part Time position for 21 hours a week, the hours are flexible but will be between Monday to Friday.

This role is office based , but on the odd occasion it would you would be OK from home.

The main purpose of the role would be to drive income generation through commercial activity - specifically venue hire and through a small on-site shop.

The successfully candidate will have a background in event management and promoting venue hire.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the process and delivery of venue hire, from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Work alongside the CEO to develop a hire strategy.
• Manage relationships with regular and new clients including negotiation of contracts.
• Research prospects and proactively seek and develop new opportunities.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to promote venue hire to relevant parties.
• Provide reports and data to the CEO and Board of Trustees about sales and promotion activity, market conditions and other relevant information.
• Able to attend board meetings when required.
• Evaluate and gather feedback from clients to support continual development and improvement.
• Actively seek to broaden the local client base and represent the organisation when required.
• Manage the shop - including stock management and stock taking.
• Manage the hire and sales budget ensuring that all expenditure comes within agreed limits.
• Plus other ad hic duties when required.

Person Specification:

• Experience in a sales or client management role
• Proven track record in generation income and reaching targets
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• The ability to work well on your own but also be able to collaborate well with others.
• Good business acumen and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.

Benefits include

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday - pro rated.

Company Pension Scheme

Lovely working environment.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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