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The Event HuntersSales and Prospecting Manager
Oct. 2025United KingdomWorking with chosen event partners prospecting for potential new clients and events through cold calling, emails and digital meetings.
Showcase AVIFreelance Account Management support
Oct. 2022 - Jun. 2025United Kingdom, London• The main focus of this role was prospecting new potential clients for the business through cold calling, email and Teams calls.
• Searching out potential events that we could offer our services to
• Scheduling calls with potential clients to hand over lead to an Account Manager
• Managing the CRM system keeping all contacts up to date
• Support on events when required
• Travel to the UK to meet clients, attend events and catch up with colleagues three times per year.
Showcase AVISenior Account Manager
Apr. 2022 - Oct. 2022United Kingdom, London• Sales planning along with reporting for sales activity
• Working with the Strategic Account Director on sales plan and stratgising market sectors
• Working on special project pitches for new business key accounts
• Managing the appropriate target set
• Working all communication of existing and new business through Hubspot
• Attend networking and trade events to generate sales activity
• Manage and develop the key accounts existing and new
• Attend new business meetings
• Managing set personal targets set by Strategic Account Director
• Undertake and work on all tender submissions
• Generate leads from a cold call basis
• Attend and participate In sales & company meetings
• Attend client meetings for any key projects and development of account
• Attend project meetings with Operations team for project planning/handovers
Equalizer MediaFreelance
Oct. 2019 - Mar. 2022Sri Lanka, GalleManaging various social channels for external clients in the Hospitality & Tourism sectors
Managing social channels mainly Facebook and Instagram for several different clients including, Hotels, Restaurants, Bars and Luxury holiday Villas
Creating monthly plans for all social pages including stories, Facebook Live, photo and video posts
Managing all paid ad campaigns targeting several different international markets
Creating detailed monthly reports for all clients
Developing content for all channels
Westeros Travel & TourisimOwner
Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2021Sri Lanka, GalleDealing day to day running of Westeros House and Westeros Hub including all marketing
Managing Brand Identity for the whole project
Managing all booking systems including Airbnb, Booking.com and Agoda.
Implementing and managing rooms reservation systems
Creating and managing all review sites including Google pages, Trip advisor and Booking.com
Creating and implementing a full marketing plan for both the house and the Hub
Managing social channels including Paid Ad campaigns
Developing content for all social channels
Gained a Trip Adviser people’s choice award for 2020
Planning excursions around Sri Lanka including booking Drivers, attractions and local experience.
Initiating contact with local suppliers to arrange packages and discounts for our guests along as ensuring the best experience and safety of guests
Dealing with all guests ensuring the best possible service
4-front HospitalityBrand Manager
Apr. 2019 - Oct. 2019United Arab Emirates, DubaiManaging two brands, Mr Miyagi’s Restaurant’s and Casa de Cuba
Manage all social media including paid ad campaigns for both Brands
Creating engaging content for all social channels. Eight Social channels in total
Proposing and executing new in venue initiatives to attract customers
Working closely with all F&B media outlets, ensuring the brands are regularly mentioned in articles
Ensuring all external communication is on Brand
Dealing with different external brands to create meaningful and productive Partnerships.
Managing all public & private events
Wafi PyramidsSenior Sales and Marketing Manager
Aug. 2016 - Apr. 2019United Arab Emirates, DubaiTo achieve overall sales targets from the designated businesses and continue to develop new potential markets.
Keeping up to date with economic and business developments, monitor customer trends & competition in the market.
Meet designated financial revenue targets.
Prepare the annual sales and Marketing plan
Responsible for all events held in the restaurants and rooftop gardens event venue
liaise with internal managers to ensure smooth running of events.
Identifying collateral required for all promotions
Coordinating and updating the related website with upcoming promotions
Liaising with Media to keep updated on any features that may be relevant
Forming a good relationship with the editorial team of relevant magazines – sending monthly press releases to ensure constant coverage
Identifying new business opportunities.
Ministry of SoundHead of Venue Sales and Events
Jul. 2012 - Aug. 2016United Kingdom, LondonResponsible for managing all corporate Events, achieving sales and promoting growth through successful management of the Sales and Events team. Ensuring a high level of organization for all events. Taking full responsibility for all marketing.
Event Management on all Large Events
Oversee the full reporting of the events profit and loss, Forecast and annual Budget
Manage the sales process in events setting targets and motivating the team to reach all monthly and yearly targets.
Establish key relationships with corporate clients and agencies to ensure maximum exposure and increased revenue
Implementing sales and marketing strategy for Events to deliver an increase in bookings
Creating proactive ideas to boost the business
Keeping up to date with key trends in the market and taking appropriate action
Driving new business sales appointments
Communicating strategy and objectives to the events team.
Ensuring focus on improving customer satisfaction to create customer loyalty and deliver a positive event experience
Sourcing and attending all related trade shows and networking events.
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