Event and Sales Executive for Conference Centre

A high profile conference and event venue in central London with stunning views of the Thames, is looking for a Sales and Planning Executive.

Salary £30K which will increase to £33K after 6 month probation.

Job Purpose:
To drive revenue through selling the venue spaces, converting
enquiries, upselling events and managing the relationship pre arrival.

To liaise with clients post event and maximise opportunity for future business

To act as an ambassador for the venue ensuring that a positive brand image is strengthened and maintained in all interactions with customers.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with Commercial Managers, implement the Sales strategy to drive revenue and business growth
• To achieve with your colleagues the yearly budget set by the senior team.
• Achieve and exceed individual targets set within the quarterly sales meetings or by the management team
• Follow sales procedures, ensuring all quotations and leads are responded to within 2 hours
• To sell all areas of the business
• Manage a portfolio of existing clients to encourage repeat and new business
• Actively follow up on enquiries and bookings to ensure the highest level of conversion and accurately record and follow up on all lost business
• To manage client information through the Rendezvous System ensuring this is relevant and timely
• Prepare and collate final event details to hand over to the Operational team within the correct timeframe period.
• Attend and support relevant trade fair/exhibitions as requested
• Participate in FAM trips, site inspections and client entertaining as requested
• Attend and actively participate in the daily sales and quarterly sales meeting
• To be proactive, looking at new and lapsed data- cold and warm calling
• Conduct regular client site visits and planning meetings

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person