Manager, Event Sales

Come Join Sri Lanka's hospitality trendsetter, the premier five-star city hotel Cinnamon Grand - the flagship hotel of John Keells Holdings' Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Director, Event Sales to develop sales strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients, including corporate clients, event planners, and organizations.
• Respond to inquiries, conduct site visits, and maintain ongoing communication with clients.
• Generate leads through various channels, including cold calling, networking, referrals, and digital marketing efforts.
• Close sales and secure event bookings, meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their event requirements and objectives.
• Follow all hotel policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and
• Providing support to the events team and the Director of Events.
• Liaising in relation with other departments about customer/client needs or requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Degree in Business Management or Marketing from a recognized university.
• CIM or any other professional qualification in Marketing
• Progressive experience of 2 to 3 years in Sales & Marketing management position with a five-star hotel, preferably two years at a similar position.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage employees at all levels of the organization.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 20th of January 2026.. For more details please contact Anita Daniel on 0777396508.

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