Job Reference: BBBH5860.1.1
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
EVENT SALES EXECUTIVE
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
UP TO £35,000
+Bonus + Pension + Free Lunch + Paid Holidays
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Looking for a big opportunity in Central Manchester?
Get Recruited is exclusively recruiting for a rapidly expanding international entertainment chain that has opted to open its modern venue in the heart of ManchesterCity Centre.
Following the huge success of their London Operation, they've decided to make a significant investment into a new Manchester site which is an absolutely breath-taking venue that truly stands out from the competition.
As part of their expansion plans, they're now looking to recruit an experienced Event Sales Executive to join the team to represent their brand toboth the Leisure and Corporate community of Manchester. As a Brand Ambassador in the city, you'll be attending regular networking groups, client meetings and be responsible for generating future bookings.
This is a great opportunity for a truly ambitious individual, the company has significant growth plans with new sites planned for Birmingham, Leeds & Liverpool in the nearfuture. This is the perfect opportunity for a sales focused and career driven candidate.
THE ROLE:
* Responsible for handling inbound corporate & leisure sales enquiries to convert them to bookings
* Liaising with the reservations team to ensure that they handle straight forward bookings
* Driving new business by attending networking groups, charitable events, booking meetings with clients and telephone follow ups
* Building relationships with third party referrers to improve lead flows andbookings
* Management of key accounts to ensure retention, repeat business and to increase revenue
* Taking an active partwith new promotions, marketing campaigns and ensuring quality sales follow ups occur to achieve conversions
* Working closelywith the events management team to ensure the all bookings are fulfilled in line with the client's expectations.
THE PERSON:* You'll need to be already working within a Sales position with experience of telephone sales, networking and client meetings
* Experience of working in Sales within a Hospitality, Event, Bar, Entertainment or similar background would be ideal butis NOT ESSENTIAL
* An excellent communicator both over the phone & face to face
* Computer literate with MS Office
* Career driven individual that is looking to progress
TO APPLY:
The client is moving to interview stage imminently, therefore, please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Industry: Hospitality and Catering
Salary: £30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum + Bonus + Pension + Lunch + Holidays
Salary Benefits: Bonus + Pension + Lunch + Holidays
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Event Sales, Sales Executive, Business Development, New Business, Corporate Sales, Corporate Hospitality, Hospitality Sales
Contact Name: Sinead Kelly
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