Wes Wilson
Sales & Marketing Manager @The Medlock, A Radisson Blu Hotel
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WORK HISTORY
Sales & Marketing Manager @The Medlock, A Radisson Blu Hotel
Manchester, GB
Set in the heart of Manchester\'s\' newest Entertainment Destination, we blend modern design with an inviting, down-to-earth feel that makes every stay effortless. Take your pick from 401 well-designed rooms, including 42 Suites, 10 Pitch View Rooms and a show-stopping two-storey Penthouse Suite with its own private VIP access. Every space offers a calm retreat from the buzz of the city.Sales & Marketing Manager specialising in entertainment and sports groups, premium leisure and corporate travel.
EDUCATION
The University of Manchester
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classical and Ancient Studies
ABOUT WES WILSON
I have 20 years experience working within the hospitality industry and have a real passion for hotels, meetings & events, sales and marketing. Extensive experience within a commercial office environment, focusing on- Meetings & Events- Business travel (specialising in local and national accounts)- Group travel (specialising in Entertainment groups and Sports groups)- MarketingI have done both sales and operations in both a hotel environment as well as a large scale venue. Key Commercial skills- Sales and Marketing strategies- Business development- Key client account management- Building new business and converting corporate prospects into confirmed business- Market Intelligence- Responsible for both local and national accounts- Looking after corporate groups, crossing all sectors including construction, government, sports and entertainment, and liaising with key agents- Managing a sales team and coordinators- Budgets- Achieving budgets and KPI\'s- Building strong relationships with departments to achieve the goal- Maintaining high standards and holding myself accountable to this- Showcasing venues to win key business- M&E commercial management- Understanding P&L and how to impact thisI also have a passion for guest experience and delivering this to our guests as much as possible. Focusing on the guest journey, identifying opportunities to enhance the experience, driving revenue through guest experience as well as training and developing a team.Key Operational skills- Recruitment and training- Identifying gaps in guest experience and enhancing the guest journey- Managing a team of Head of Departments - Managing structure based on business levels- Health and Safety management- Multicultural wedding management- Large scale event management (conferences, gala dinners, weddings, award ceremonies etc)Other key skills within my career include- Building a marketing strategy- Social media marketing- Building strong relationships with suppliers and other industry leaders- Photography- Creative minded- Identifying opportunities within the industry and roles.
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