Corporate Sales Manager
"Relationship builder, deal maker, experience creator"
You bring your expertise, enthusiasms, and curiosities; and we'll provide you with a space to play.
- Full Time – Permanent Contract
- £60,000 OTE (£45,000–£50,000 Base Salary)
- Onsite Role
- Based at Mad Swans in the Mendips (Bristol)
- Regular travel and overnight stays required
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
Mad Swans in the Mendips is located in Farrington Gurney near Bristol & Bath.
Full Address: Marsh Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TS
Find out more about Mad Swans and what The Times had to say about our first opening at Mad Swans in the Mendips:
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Would you like to help shape one of the UK's most exciting hospitality and leisure destinations?
We are recruiting for a commercially driven, ambitious and relationship-focused Corporate Sales Manager. This group role will drive revenue growth across our accommodation, corporate events, private events and Topflight loyalty programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, uncovering opportunities and creating memorable experiences for clients. We're looking for a sales professional who understands hospitality, events and corporate entertainment, and who can confidently develop new business while nurturing long-term client partnerships.
What we do
We are experts in our field, committed to creating boundary-pushing social spaces that spark meaningful connections through play in nature.
Mad Swans is a countryside hangout for mavericks. The unruly. The friendship groups you wish you were in. The families you want to hang out with. For evenings that go on forever. And weekends that become folklore.
Social play spanning Golf, Padel Tennis, Pickleball, Darts and Shuffleboard gives guests the chance to explore one game or sample them all, across a few hours, a day, or a long weekend.
We're all about great food, which is why we've teamed up with experts in their field to create two distinct dining experiences and endless ways to enjoy them.
Our event spaces provide an inspiring
backdrop for corporate away days, conferences, team-building events, client entertainment, product launches, celebrations and private parties. And for guests wanting to extend their stay, our Eco Cabins offer a unique countryside escape just a starlit walk away.
What we can do for you
We understand that there's more to life than work, which is why our roles are designed to allow exploration, from long-time passions to brand-new intrigues.
As we continue to grow, our team need to be able to wear a few different hats, which we treat as an opportunity, allowing you to take considered detours into topics of interest in pursuit of a broader, richer perspective.
And out of hours, our guests' playground is yours too. Enjoy the wide variety of green spaces and activities at an exclusive rate. From golf and padel lessons to cocktail workshops and overnight stays, we want you to be as excited by our product as we are.
About the Role
The Corporate Sales Manager will be responsible for generating new business and maximising revenue opportunities across the entire Mad Swans offering.
You will focus on attracting corporate clients, agencies, event organisers and local businesses, creating bespoke experiences that showcase everything Mad Swans has to offer. This includes driving sales across corporate events, meetings, conferences, team-building experiences, accommodation packages, private events and the Topflight loyalty programme.
Working closely with the Head of Sales and Marketing Team, you will develop and execute a sales strategy that drives revenue growth, increases brand awareness and builds long-term client relationships.
This role requires a highly motivated self-starter who enjoys networking, prospecting, relationship building and converting opportunities into lasting commercial partnerships.
What there is to it
You will play a critical role in driving revenue growth and positioning Mad Swans as a leading destination for corporate hospitality, events and experiential leisure.
Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you will be responsible for developing and executing the corporate sales strategy while working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure every client receives an exceptional experience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Achieve ambitious sales and revenue targets across corporate events, accommodation, private events and the Topflight loyalty programme
- Generate new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking and relationship building
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate clients, event agencies and business partners
- Promote and sell the Topflight loyalty programme to corporate organisations and individual guests
- Develop compelling sales presentations, proposals and packages tailored to client requirements
- Identify key decision-makers and build relationships with prospective clients
- Conduct venue show-rounds, presentations and client meetings to showcase the Mad Swans experience
- Convert enquiries and sales leads into confirmed bookings and memberships
- Maximise revenue through upselling experiences, accommodation, hospitality packages and loyalty programme benefits
- Build long-term client relationships to secure repeat business, referrals and ongoing partnerships
- Represent Mad Swans at networking events, exhibitions, conferences and industry functions
- Work closely with the Sales & Marketing teams to support campaigns, partnerships and lead-generation initiatives
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities
- Maintain accurate records within the CRM system and manage the sales pipeline effectively
- Produce regular sales forecasts, reports and business development updates
- Liaise with Finance to ensure timely invoicing and payment collection
- Support internal and external client entertainment activities, including events, showcases and taster sessions
- Ensure a seamless handover from sales to operations, delivering exceptional client experiences from enquiry through to event delivery
- Act as an ambassador for the Mad Swans brand at all times
This is a full-time permanent position and will predominantly work Monday to Friday. The OTE for this role is £60,000 per annum and the base salary is £45,000–£50,000 per annum.
Location – This is an onsite role based at Mad Swans in the Mendips, Marsh Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TS. You will also be required to travel to Mad Swans in the South Downs (between Farnham and Alton) on a regular basis.
Working Hours – Primarily Monday to Friday, although flexibility will be required to attend client events, networking opportunities and occasional evening or weekend functions.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for a Corporate Sales Manager who is:
- A proven and successful sales professional with experience in corporate sales, business development, hospitality, events, memberships or loyalty programmes
- Experienced in delivering significant revenue targets and managing commercial budgets
- Results-driven, commercially minded and motivated by achieving ambitious sales goals
- Comfortable launching, promoting and growing new products, services or membership propositions
- Highly effective at opening doors, creating opportunities and building strong sales pipelines
- Skilled at identifying decision-makers and converting prospects into long-term clients
- An excellent communicator, presenter and negotiator
- Confident building relationships and networking at all levels
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Self-motivated and comfortable working in a standalone sales role
- Equally effective working independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team
- Positive, resilient and solutions-focused
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
- Experienced in developing proposals, commercial agreements and bespoke client packages
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences
- Confident using CRM systems and sales reporting tools
- Excited by the opportunity to represent and sell a truly unique hospitality and leisure destination
- Interested in sports, lifestyle hospitality and experiential events
This role would suit an ambitious sales professional who enjoys meeting people, creating opportunities and helping businesses discover extraordinary experiences outside the traditional conference room.
Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.
What is in it for you
- Exciting and attractive commission scheme
- Free Parking
- Free Employee Meal whilst on shift
- Wagestream – access your pay for hours worked before payday
- Employee Discounts on Food, Sports, Activities, Cabins and in the Retail Shop
- Reward & Recognition Initiatives
- Team Social & Well-being Activities & Events
- Employee Referral Scheme Bonus
- Mad Swans Water Bottle
- Mad Swans Hoodie
- Plant your own tree at Mad Swans
How to Apply
If you believe you have what it takes to come on-board and would like to be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. Please simply apply by hitting the apply button.
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Recruitment Agencies
We are not working with any recruitment agencies at this time. As such, we do not accept any speculative CVs and/or candidate profiles and are therefore unable to consider these.
