Are you a highly organised Corporate Hospitality Manager?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a confident and creative individual to join the Commercial team based at Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland on a permanent, full-time contract.

This role will be pivotal in managing and implementing sales opportunities and administration for Hospitality and Sponsorship from booking to a raceday, ensuring that annual sales targets are met, and client expectations are exceeded.

The successful Corporate Hospitality Manager will be responsible for:

Managing and ensuring delivery of Hospitality and Sponsorship sales to meet annual targets
Actively upselling sponsorship opportunities to clients
Managing the booking process, ensuring excellence in guest experience
Liaising with sponsors to ensure all information and requirements are in place in a timely manner
Negotiating costs and actioning all invoices
Supporting the Commercial team with the production of digital and print marketing materials
Developing and delivering any Hospitality and Sponsorship Sales Strategies with assistance from the Commercial team
Working closely with our caterers, Heritage Portfolio to create and deliver new packages and experiences to maintain a five-star experience
Face to face event hosting on a race day including meeting and greeting sponsors and troubleshooting any issues or questions

The successful Corporate Hospitality Manager will have the following:

Previous experience in managing or hosting corporate events or weddings
An enthusiasm for events within the sector
Good understanding of local market trends
Personable and confident approach to building and solidifying client relationships
Guest experience focussed, with a desire to deliver a five-star standard
IT literate, comfortable operating MS Office suite
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
Ability to embrace change, be reactive and proactive
Aptitude to develop into creative negotiating

Benefits include:

Enhanced employer pension contribution
Continuous professional development
Private medical cover (Medi-Cash)
Enhanced maternity and paternity
Free onsite parking
Free tickets for selected Race Days across the group
Access to a well-being app

Salary: from £35,000 per annum

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, to include all racedays at Musselburgh.

This role is based on-site at Musselburgh Racecourse and therefore reliable commute to Musselburgh is paramount.

Flexible working hours and working from home will be available where possible.

Musselburgh Racecourse as part of Chester Race Company:

Chester Race Company Ltd is one of the North West’s best-known and most-admired brands. The Company operates three racecourses, Chester, Bangor-on-Dee and Musselburgh, in Scotland. Musselburgh Racecourse is firmly established as one of the UK’s most stylish racecourses, offering award-winning facilities in a 5-star visitor attraction located only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre.