Job Ref: CON1134
Branch: The Coniston Hotel Country Estate Spa
Location: The Coniston Hotel Country Estate Spa, Skipton
Salary/Benefits: £35000 (plus tips and bonus)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40 hours (to include weekends)
Posted date: 03/04/2025
Closing date: 05/05/2025
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK.

ABOUT US

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,400 acre estate has gone from strength-to-strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, two luxury self-catering cottages, The View Restaurant, Macleod’s Bar and a Five-Bubble rated spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, land rover experience, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.
The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporates, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad. We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region, with a tailor-made offering from an intimate barn ceremony to a magnificent marquee reception, as well as a range of picture perfect outside locations.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and take great pleasure in building relationships with guests. Everyone that walks through our doors instantly becomes part of our story; and we feel privileged to be part of theirs too.

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ABOUT US

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,400 acre estate has gone from strength-to-strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, two luxury self-catering cottages, The View Restaurant, Macleod’s Bar and a Five-Bubble rated spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 off-roading, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.
The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporates, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad.
We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region, with a tailor-made offering from an intimate barn ceremony to a magnificent marquee reception, as well as a range of picture perfect outside locations.
We prides ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and take great pleasure in building relationships with guests. Everyone that walks through our doors instantly becomes part of our story; and we feel privileged to be part of theirs too

ROLE OVERVIEW

As Sales Events Manager, you will lead both the proactive and reactive sales efforts across weddings, corporate functions, private events, and group bookings at The Coniston. You will be responsible for implementing strategic sales plans, managing the events pipeline, and ensuring smooth coordination and handover to operational teams. This hands-on leadership role involves directly managing the team’s performance and driving event-related revenue across the estate.
You’ll act as the link between clients and internal departments, ensuring exceptional service and commercially successful outcomes. You will also support and develop the events sales team to consistently meet performance expectations and contribute to the overall business growth.
Reporting to: Head Of Sales
Responsible for: Sales Supervisors

COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Monitor sales activity against commercial goals and adapt approach where needed to ensure targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with the Revenue and Insights Manager on reporting, pricing, forecasting, and billing accuracy.
• Provide regular insights to the Head of Sales on sales trends, gaps, and future opportunities.