In collaboration with Warner Media, Linen Mill Studios has developed the world’s only licensed Game of Thrones Studio Tour at their Banbridge studios where a significant proportion of the globally renowned series was filmed.
This brand new ‘world-class’ attraction immerses guests in the fantasy and intrigue surrounding the series through as unparalleled presentation of original sets, costumes and artefacts, together with insights into the skills applied in creating Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones Studio Tour delivers an exceptional visitor experience as well as a deep understanding of the quality of production that produced one of the most watched tv series of all time.
Our team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Game of Thrones Studio Tour is internationally recognised as a must-see attraction and by making an important contribution to our core mission, vision and values.
This post represents an outstanding opportunity to join a committed and enthusiastic team.
Job Role: Event Sales Manager
Location: Linen Mill Studios, Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Responsible to: Head of Operations
Responsible for: Driving events within the venue
Contract: Full time permanent role working 39 hours per week Monday-Friday including evening and weekend work when required and to attend travel trade events and functions as required.
Salary: £35k-£40k & Sales Bonus Scheme
We are currently seeking a passionate, energetic and dynamic Event Sales Manager to join the sales team. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this is a vital role within the team to drive event sales, provide operational and administrative support for our B2B travel trade partners and clients globally and this will involve frequent travel nationally and internationally.
The ideal candidate will have a positive can-do attitude and love working as part of a busy team. Boundless energy, commitment and enthusiasm is required to help build and nurture the reputation of this world-class visitor experience.
The candidate will have responsibility for our individual and Group client databases via our travel trade partners and business network. You will support interdepartmental operations, mostly with, but not limited to, the marketing, visitor services, food and beverage and finance teams to ensure efficiency throughout, and to primarily deliver a smooth customer journey.

TOP 3 ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Relationship management
· Sales
· Deliver on key commercial KPIs

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Minimum two years’ experience in a sales role within the hospitality sector, ideally within a visitor attraction, hotel or venue environment.
· Proven track record of delivering sales, achieving targets and maintaining sales growth.
· Ability to generate new leads and build strong relationships with new and existing trade clients.
· Experience in negotiation and agreeing contracts.
· I.T. / Microsoft Office proficient; comfortable with learning new software as the business and role requires.
· Proficiency in Power-point and strong presentation skills.
· Interpersonal skills: a ‘people-person’, confident and at ease with meeting people, building successful business relationships, and fulfilling commitments made.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and precision, fluency in spoken and written English.
· Excellent organisation, co-ordination, prioritisation and time management skills.
· Ability to thrive in a busy and challenging environment whilst working to tight deadlines.
· The role will involve travel; candidates must have access to a car when needed for sales calls and hold a full Driver’s Licence.

HONOUR

We vow to honour our brand by focusing on maintaining an ethical, social, environmental, cultural and economic business. We do this by being considerate in everything we do. We will honour our planet by continually seeking more sustainable solutions to our fragile environment. We embrace change and strive to do better. We will honour those with additional needs and seek to ensure their visit is as enjoyable and accessible as possible. We understand what makes us different also enables us to reach greater heights. Finally, we will honour ourselves and our own wellbeing.
To apply, please click on the Apply Now , to send your CV.
Closing date for receipt of CVs is Monday 15th September 2025 at 12pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ESM192

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop and establish sound, effective and professional relationships with all current and prospective corporate, community, and wedding event contacts.
· Responsible to generate leads, convert event sales and respond to event and group sales inquiries and provide proposals and follow-up as required.
· Day to day key account management of our partnerships.
· Deliver service excellence across all touchpoints.
· Effective administration management.
· Responsible for achieving agreed KPIs
· Maintain up to date client database and CRM system.
· Participate fully in all associated event sales activities including research, telesales, market engagement, client entertaining, social events, promotions, and familiarisation visits.
· Assist and support the annual ticket allocation and commission review for travel trade partners.
· Generate reports, attend and contribute at meetings as requested.
· Research and identify sales trends and new sales channels with recommendations.

PERKS OF THE ROLE

· An excellent opportunity to join the Game of Thrones Studio Tour - a worldwide tourist attraction.
· Competitive salary
· Free car parking
· 34 days annual leave
· GOTST retail discount
· Pension contributions
· Health & Wellbeing Plan
· Complimentary friends & family GoTST tickets