Crafts Council Gallery Sales and Business Development Manager

Job DescriptionJob Title:Gallery Sales and Business Development ManagerContract and Hours:Permanent, full time, 36.25 hours / 5 days per week, generally worked from Monday to Friday with flexibility required for evening and weekend working to support events taking place in the Gallery.Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.Salary:£35,000 to £40,000 gross per annum based on full time working.Reporting to:Finance and Commercial DirectorAbout the Role:Reporting to our Finance and Commercial Director, you will be working to build revenue from the venue hire operation for the Craft Council's Gallery, situated in Islington.With your great client relationship building skills, you will be responsible for maximising the commercial use of the venue, dealing with all event enquiries, and giving excellent client guidance. You will be dealing with all external clients, existing and new, which will include agencies, corporate partners, charities and other organisations.All the events will be of the highest quality, with the beautiful space within this historic building being offered with the commitment to realise its full potential. By overseeing all sales, co-ordinating the diary, optimising income received and building relationships, you will ensure the venue becomes a key and competitive player within the exclusive venues of London.This is about the ability to manage the whole process and deliver against key performance indicators in terms of commercial maximisation and usage, building relationships, managing a team and ensuring the great experience and service received makes clients want to come back time and time again.The postholder will:Be responsible for generating a profitable income stream for a newly launched commercial space in the heart of Islington just off Angel tube stationDevelop and manage the staffing and event operations, with additional resource as requiredHave a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practiceAssist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts CouncilBe flexible within the broad remit of the postContinuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performanceAttend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmesEnsure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practicesUnderstand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplaceAlways promote the highest level of customer experiencePlease visit our website and download the job description for more information including how to apply.
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