Head of Event Sales

Do you want to shape events, not just sell them? The Volkshaus Basel is more than just a venue: it's a stage for cultural highlights, stylish corporate events and unforgettable private parties. As Head of Event Sales (m/w/d) 100%, you work at the interface of culture, design, hospitality and gastronomy. You develop events and experiences that are remembered; from exclusive corporate events to concerts and festivals to large events with over 1'000 guests. As a member of the management team, you lead our Event Sales Team and actively shape the further development of one of the most versatile event and hospitality businesses in the region. Your mission Responsibility for the entire Event Sales process - from the first inquiry to successful implementation Leadership and development of the Event Sales Team Consulting and support for our customers from business, culture, agencies and private sector Development and sale of individual event concepts including budget responsibility Active management of the utilization of our event rooms and hotel capacities Maintenance of existing customer relationships and acquisition of new business partners Close collaboration with our teams from hospitality, gastronomy, technology and marketing Co-design and further development of our offer and sales processes This is what you bring 2-5 years of experience in Event Sales, Event Management or a comparable function in hospitality or gastronomy Completed training in hospitality and/or gastronomy; further training at a hotel management school is an advantage First leadership experience is an advantage - more important to us is your potential and your willingness to take the next career step Host personality with high service willingness and pleasure in contact with people Sales strength, initiative and a good sense of customer needs Very good German and English language skills in word and writing; additional languages are welcome Solid administrative skills and experience in handling hotel, reservation or PMS systems Organizational talent, flexibility and the ability to keep an overview even in hectic situations Pleasure in taking responsibility and bringing in your own ideas Your added value with us One of the most exciting event, culture and hospitality businesses in the region Events from 10 to over 1'000 guests. No day is like the other A lot of creative leeway and the opportunity to implement your own ideas Direct collaboration with the management and short decision-making paths Responsibility, visibility and influence as a member of the management team Part of a growing Swiss boutique hotel group