Head of Sales (Meetings & Events) - Chichester

Are you a dynamic sales leader with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets commercial success? We?re on the hunt for a visionary Head of Sales to lead our Meetings & Events (M&E) sales function and drive revenue growth across one of the UK?s most iconic estates. This is your chance to shape the future of our M&E business, inspire a talented team, and deliver extraordinary results. As Head of Sales, you?ll be the driving force behind our commercial success in Meetings & Events. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you?ll lead a team of 3 Business Development Managers and 4 Sales Executives, crafting and executing a bold sales strategy that puts Goodwood at the forefront of the industry. Key responsibilities Revenue Leadership : Own and evolve the sales strategy to maximise revenue across all M&E channels. Business Development : Hunt down new opportunities with corporate clients, sponsors, and high-value accounts Creative Selling : Build bespoke, innovative propositions that make Goodwood irresistible. Stakeholder Engagement : Forge powerful relationships with internal teams and external partners. Market Intelligence : Stay ahead of trends, competitors, and customer needs. Performance & Reporting : Drive KPIs and report pipeline progress directly to the Commercial Director. Team Empowerment : Lead, coach, and energise your team to achieve greatness. What you?ll bring Proven success in M&E sales or business development - ideally in sport, hospitality, events, or entertainment. A track record of smashing revenue targets and closing high-value deals. Strategic thinking with a flair for crafting compelling sales narratives. Top-tier communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Commercial acumen and analytical prowess. Resilience, drive, and a hunger to win. Who you are Passionate and positive, with a ?can-do? attitude. Detail-oriented and brilliantly organised. A confident decision-maker who takes ownership. A natural leader and motivator. Customer-obsessed and service-driven. Fun, friendly, and full of energy. What you'll get A competitive package which will include: Discounted products from across the Estate Free Gym and Health Club Membership A health cash plan Event tickets to our motorsport and horseracing events A beautifully unique environment