Senior Event Sales Manager (m/w/d)

Do you want to not just sell events, but shape them? Das Volkshaus Basel is more than just a venue: it is a stage for cultural highlights, stylish corporate events, and unforgettable private celebrations. As Senior Event Sales Manager (m/w/d) 100%, you will work at the intersection of culture, design, hotel management, and gastronomy. You are the central contact person and ensure with tact, organizational talent, and enthusiasm that every event becomes a special experience. Your mission: Sale of concerts, festivals, readings, meetings, conferences, and large-scale events with up to 1'300 guests Receipt of event inquiries and independent creation of offers and contracts Consulting and support for our customers from the business, culture, corporate, and private sectors Coordination with other departments for the execution of the events Development and sale of individual event concepts including budget responsibility Creation and control of invoices and accounts receivable Active management of the occupancy of our event rooms and hotel capacities Maintenance of existing customer relationships as well as acquisition of new business partners Co-design and further development of our offer as well as our sales processes How you score: 2-5 years of experience in event sales, event management, or a comparable function in the hotel industry or gastronomy Completed training in the hotel industry and/or gastronomy; further education at a hotel management school is an advantage Host personality with a high willingness to provide service and joy in contact with people Sales strength, initiative, and a good sense for customer needs Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form; other languages are welcome Sound administrative skills and experience in dealing with hotel, reservation, or PMS systems Organizational talent, flexibility, and the ability to maintain an overview even in hectic situations Joy in taking on responsibility and contributing own ideas Your added value with us: One of the most exciting event, culture, and hospitality businesses in the region Lots of creative freedom and the opportunity to implement own ideas Open communication and pleasant working atmosphere: We place great value on positive cooperation Top conditions for overnight stays and consumption in our businesses (Volkshaus Basel and Helvetia Zürich) Preferential purchase prices with selected in-house suppliers Discount prices with different brands thanks to membership at brandsforemployees.ch Be part of a company with short decision-making paths that focuses on innovation and initiatives We rely on long-term cooperation; our dynamic growth offers ideal conditions for your personal development And much more... Interested? Then we look forward to getting to know you and learning how you think about events.