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  • Bristol
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000

    This is a new role within the team and is designed as a 'shared resource' across the whole function, thus making it quite project focussed and commercial in addition to the more cyclical monthly, quarterly and annual duties. You would have regular interaction with very senior people in the business, including CEO and MD.

    • Rapidly growing restaurant chain

    • Newly created role at Central Bristol HQ

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    Director of Marketing and Sales - Leisure/Hospitality - Abu Dhabi
    Permanent
    • Continually expanding leisure / hospitality organisation / entertainment / recreational services
    • Role is responsible for overseeing the marketing and sales strategies

    • Continually expanding leisure / hospitality organisation

    • Role is responsible for overseeing the marketing and sales strategies
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    Business Development Manager - American Institute for Foreign Study - Kensington
    London
    Permanent
    £43,000 - £47,000

    The Au Pair in America division of the American Institute for Foreign Study are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Business Development Manager to join their team in Kensington.

    In a varied, exciting role offering regular foreign travel, you'll be really making an impact on the growth plans of the business and be responsible for investing into the marketing of the program, implementing sales strategy and working closely with partners.

    • A fantastic opportunity with the American Institute for Foreign Study

    • Business Development role within their Au Pair in America division

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    Customer Service Representative
    Birmingham
    Permanent

    Michael Page are proud to be in partnership with Polaris Britain to support their UK Commercial Team with a Customer Service Representative. Reporting to the UK Country Manager you will be responsible for both operational and account management activities within the UK Business.

    • Do you have a passion for the motor trade?

    • Do you have experience with dealership networks?

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  • Birmingham
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £45,000

    The Brand Finance Analyst will be responsible for providing insightful analysis and driving the brands performance forward. They will display strong business partnering and influencing skills when working with operational staff.

    • Well recognised hospitality organisation

    • Fast career progression

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  • Slough
    Permanent
    £23,000 - £35,000

    A fantastic opportunity to become the Senior Event Sales Executive at a stunning venue. Organising multiple events throughout the calender year.

    Working with a brilliant team with fantastic company benefits.

    • Outstanding venue within a stunning setting!

    • Do you have sales experience in the hospitality/events sector?

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  • London
    Permanent
    £30,000



    Our client is looking to hire an Event Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities and sales strategies in London their London venue.

    • Join a glamorous 1920's art deco venue in based central London

    • Looking for individuals with a background in events and PR

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  • London
    Temporary
    £10 - £12 per hour (£20,798 - £24,958)

    This is an excellent opportunity for a budding events professional to gain some valuable experience and insight into the world of events and venues working as a sales assistant for a iconic venue in central London. Your role will be to deal with incoming enquires to the venue and look to convert them into sales.

    • Excellent oppurtunty to work with one of London's iconic venues

    • Temporary oppurtunity ideal for a graduate or junior candidate keen on events

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  • London
    Permanent
    £24,000 - £28,000



    Our client is looking to add a new Venue Sales Executive to their existing team in their City of London office.

    • Join a vibrant events centre in the City of London

    • Suited for individuals with a passion for events

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  • London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000

    A high-end, luxury brand operating within the travel sector is looking for and Inside Sales Manager to leading and manage a sales function of circa 15 people.

    • Responsible for leading and managing an inside sales function

    • A high-end, luxury brand operating within the travel sector

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  • Leeds
    Permanent
    £19,000



    As a Customer Service Advisor, you will play an essential role in delivering amazing customer service in every interaction you with a customer.

    • An amazing opportunity to join the fourth largest scheduled airline in the UK

    • Looking for a Customer Service Advisor to join their Contact Centre Team

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  • London
    Permanent

    A fantastic opportunity has presented itself within the travel industry, working with a reputable airline who are looking for a National Account Manager to manage and develop opportunities within their trade accounts!

    • Opportunity to work for a global player in the travel industry

    • Do you have a strong account management background?

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  • Wootton Bassett
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £28,000

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Telesales Executive to join a successful sales team based in Wootton Bassett selling luxury holidays.

    • Telesales Execuitve, Internal Sales Exeutive, Sales Advisor, Sales Executive

    • Telesales Execuitve, Internal Sales Exeutive, Sales Advisor, Sales Executive

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  • London
    Permanent
    £38,000 - £40,000

    To drive revenues from a portfolio of key accounts
    - To raise the profile of the worldwide network across all brands within these key segments
    - To act as the UK Ambassador within the UK community both internally and externally especially for the Meetings and Events market

    • A forward-thinking, multi-national hospitality company

    • a worldwide leader with 4500 sites and 250,000 employees

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  • Twickenham
    Permanent
    £25,000

    We are actively looking for a tenacious, driven and forward thinking Sales Executive to join us at a well known sporting stadium based in Twickenham, working for a FTSE 40 business.

    • Sales Coordinator, Business Development Executive, Event Coordinator

    • Sales Coordinator, Business Development Executive, Event Coordinator

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  • Oxfordshire
    Permanent
    £20,000 - £23,000

    My client (an Advertising and PR business) are based in Oxfordshire, between Reading and Oxford, are looking for a Graduate Account Executive - French Speaking to join their exciting growing business.

    Are you looking to develop a career in sales? Are you a fluent french speaker? Are you looking to grow in an exciting, vibrant business?

    • Fluent in French

    • Graduate looking to develop within a sales role

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  • Sheffield
    Permanent
    £21,000 - £23,000

    This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an awarding winning business working within their hospitality sector as a Sales Office Manager based in a famous sporting facility in Sheffield.

    • Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Office Manager

    • Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Office Manager

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  • Essex
    Permanent
    £40,000

    This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a global business working as a Area Manager within Essex and surrounding area.

    • Area Manager, Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager

    • Area Manager, Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager

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  • Harrow
    Permanent
    £40,000

    This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a very successful global business working as an Area Manager within a territory area of Harrow and surrounding area.

    • Area Manager, Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager

    • Area Manager, Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager

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  • Manchester
    Permanent
    £20,000 - £25,000

    This is a very exciting opportunity for someone to join an expanding business based in central Manchester working as a Sales Executive.

    • Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Business Development

    • Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Business Development

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  • Bristol
    Permanent
    £22,000 - £25,000

    This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a rapidly expanding business based in Charfield which is very reachable from Bristol, Gloucester, Bath and Stroud.

    You'll be joining a successful sales team working as a Business Analyst which will migrate in to a Sales Executive role.

    • Sales Executive, Lead Generator, Business Development Executive

    • Sales Executive, Lead Generator, Business Development Executive

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  • Oxfordshire
    Permanent
    £23,000 - £27,000

    My client, based in Oxfordshire, are looking for a Sales Executive to join their globally recognised training academy that offers first class Education and Training within the Aviation industry.

    • Join a globally recognised business

    • Phone Based Consultative sales experience

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  • Business Development Manager

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000

    A successful Business Development Manager will focus on driving new business measurable results in the sports industry throughout EMEA
     

    • Excellent opportunity to win business with professional sports teams

    • Leading sports technology business

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  • Newport
    Permanent
    £18,500

    This is a very exciting opportunity for someone to join a very well known hospitality business based in Newport, you'll be joining a successful sales team working as an Event Sales Assistant.

    You will promote and sell the 'Top Conference Hotel in UK' as voted for by the readers of the industry magazine Conference and Incentive Travel.

    • Event sales Assistant, Sales Executive, Event Sales, Sales Coordinator

    • Event sales Assistant, Sales Executive, Event Sales, Sales Coordinator

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  • Cardiff
    Permanent
    £20,000 - £30,000

    A fantastic opportunity to join a leading sports venue in the Cardiff area as their Sales Manager. This role will give you an exciting workplace as well as variety within your day to day activities.

    • One of the most exciting venues in South Wales.

    • Exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation.

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  • Bournemouth
    Permanent

    Reporting into the Commercial Operations Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for multiple construction and redevelopment projects.

    • Progressive Private Equity backed organisation

    • Opportunity to act autonomously and make the role your own

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  • West London
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,000

    An exciting proposition has just become available for an accomplished manager to further their development and enhance, but also hone current skill set to deliver success within the role.

    • A chance to manage a luxury dining experience

    • Exposure to a unique network of professionals

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  • West London
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,000

    An exciting proposition has just become available for an accomplished manager to further their development and enhance, but also hone current skill set to deliver success within the role.

    • A chance to manage a luxury dining experience

    • Exposure to a unique network of professionals

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  • England
    Permanent

    This job is ideal for a newly qualified candidate looking to take their next step within an exciting and fast growing business.

    • Growing Business

    • Fast paced and exciting

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  • Oswestry
    Permanent



    The Assistant Restaurant Manager role in Oswestry offers a great opportunity for someone with junior management experience across Retail or Hospitality and Catering to join a growing business with a firm focus on training and promoting internally. If you are looking for a vibrant and fast-paced environment to develop your management skills, this is the role for you!

    • Clear focus on career and personal development at all levels

    • Role combining team management & customer-facing responsibilities

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Leisure jobs

The professions that fall within the leisure industry are very broad. Leisure, travel and tourism are often categorised together and some of the companies that operate in the sectors employ professionals with very diverse skill sets.
 
Michael Page have a dedicated team of consultants who specialise in roles within the leisure, travel and tourism industry. Our teams operate from office right across the UK including Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester and Scotland.
 

Leisure jobs we recruit

The industries we recruit within for the leisure sector include manufacturing, property, retail, business services, legal, media and agency, healthcare and transport to name a few.
Some of the roles we recruit and currently have available include:
 
  • Centre Manager
  • Commercial Administrator
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Deputy Manager – Hospitality
  • Director of Marketing and Sales – Leisure/Hospitality
  • Financial Accountant
  • Food and Beverage Manager
  • Inside Sales Executive
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Regional Sales Manager
  • Retail Development Executive – Travel
  • Sales Executive
  • Sales Executive – Aviation Training
  • Sales Manager
  • Senior Customer Insight Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Project Manager – Leisure and Hospitality
 
There are numerous opportunities for a career within the leisure sector and we a regularly updating our listings with new job roles in different industries.
 

Key tasks of a professional in the leisure sector

The tasks you will be responsible in your role within the leisure sector, will of course depends on the position you hold and the industry your role falls within. If we look at two typical roles within the sector we can gain an understanding of a variety of typical responsibilities which professionals will be tasked with.
 
  • Project Manager – Leisure and Hospitality
    • Leading on a varied portfolio of projects 
    • Ensuring delivery to budget, time and scope
    • Prioritise and allocate project resources
    • Identify and communicate and risks in timely manner
    • Monitor and report project progress versus plan to relevant stakeholders
    • Champion best practices throughout organisation
  • Sales Executive
    • Assist customers with queries and complaints
    • Make outbound sales calls to both warm and cold leads
    • Conduct face-to-face meetings with potential customers
    • Nurture existing and ongoing relationships with key clients
    • Work in collaboration with field sales team to develop successful lead generation campaigns
    • Work in collaboration with marketing team to produce relevant marketing materials
       

Key skills for roles in the leisure sector

The skills required to work within the leisure industry vary both by role and by sector. A project manager for example will need strong organisational and communication skills, as well as good stakeholder management and a keen eye for detail.
 
Meanwhile a sales executive will need to be highly personable with a customer-first mind-set. They will need to be efficient and may also require negotiation and conflict-management skills to deal with difficult customers.
 
However there are some key competencies which will come up more often than not and will be valuable tools to anyone working within the sector of considering moving into leisure.
 
  • Project management skills
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Problem Solving
  • Passion for travel/internet/retail
  • Strategic thinking
  • Negotiating
  • Networking
  • Communication and stakeholder management
     

Qualifications and experience

Many of the roles require a background in hospitality, retail, gym or health and fitness, travel or customer service experience.
 
A Project Manager in Hospitality and Leisure working with different venue openings and refits will be required to have proven project management skills, experience managing key stakeholders and a qualification in the construction industry would be highly desirable.
 
A Sales manager within the Leisure sector might be expected to be experienced in conferencing have sales and account management experience and customer service.