Event Sales & Partnerships Executive
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Sales
Hotel/Hospitality Sales
We are seeking a passionate, creative, and commercially driven Event Sales & Partnerships Executive to champion the Meetings & Events business at Aloft Liverpool while positioning the hotel as a key destination within the local market. This role combines reactive event sales, proactive revenue generation, local partnership development, and innovative in-house event creation.
The Event Sales & Partnerships Executive will play a key role in elevating Aloft's profile within the city, driving Meetings & Events revenue, creating memorable guest experiences, developing valuable local partnerships, and supporting the wider sales strategy. Through a balance of reactive account management and proactive business generation, this role will help put Aloft Liverpool firmly on the map as one of the city's most exciting hospitality destinations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full Meetings & Events sales cycle, building strong community relationships, creating engaging hotel-led experiences, and generating new business opportunities to support the wider commercial strategy. This is a highly visible role that will work closely with the General Manager, Divisional Sales Director, operations teams, and national sales network to drive awareness, revenue, and market presence.
Key Responsibilities 1. Meetings & Events Sales Management (40%)Act as the primary point of contact for all Meetings & Events enquiries, ensuring exceptional service from initial enquiry through to event delivery.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage all inbound Meetings & Events enquiries across all sales channels.
- Produce professional proposals, quotations, contracts, and event documentation.
- Create and distribute accurate Banqueting Event Orders (BEOs) and function sheets.
- Conduct venue show-rounds and client meetings
- Follow up all enquiries and quotations to maximise conversion opportunities.
- Liaise with operational departments to ensure seamless event execution.
- Conduct post-event follow-up calls and feedback reviews to encourage repeat business.
- Maintain CRM systems and sales records accurately.
- Monitor enquiry trends, conversion levels, and revenue performance.
Develop strategic partnerships that increase awareness of Aloft within the city and generate new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:- Build relationships with local businesses, venues, attractions, universities, sporting organisations, and community groups.
- Develop mutually beneficial promotional partnerships and referral networks.
- Attend local networking events, chamber meetings, and business forums.
- Identify opportunities to increase the hotel's visibility within the local market.
- Create partnership initiatives that drive footfall, event bookings, and overnight stays.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to promote local partnership activities.
- Act as an ambassador for the hotel within the city.
Drive incremental revenue through the planning, promotion, and delivery of innovative hotel-led events.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and execute a calendar of events. Create and promote experiences such as:
- Cocktail masterclasses
- Bottomless brunches
- Themed dining and social nights
- Happy hour activations
- Live music evenings
- Seasonal and festive events
- Networking events
- Brand collaborations and pop-up experiences
- Work closely with Food & Beverage teams to develop commercially successful concepts.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new event opportunities.
- Support marketing campaigns and social media activity to maximise attendance.
- Analyse event performance and profitability to continuously improve future initiatives.
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