Conference and Banqueting Sales Executive - Leicester, United Kingdom - Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd

Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd

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Leicester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Role:
Conference and Banqueting Sales Executive

Job Profile:
Create and drive sales revenues to achieve above target results
across the conference events

Weekly hours:
A total of 35 hours per week, with flexibility over specific days for events
This role is office-based with usual working hours 9.00am - 5.00pm
with occasional out of hours working.

Location:
Leicester

Main Duties:

Responsible for developing new and existing business both proactively and reactively

predominately in Conference and Event Sales but also in developing new and exciting
catering-based ventures.

To achieve the agreed department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets by

proactively selling the facilities, and product offerings and always aiming to deliver customer
needs and exceed customer expectations.

To consistently ensure the highest standards of accurate and timely customer, staff and

management information. To communicate effectively with all team members involved in the
delivery of any event/function.

To ensure all sales administration and co-ordination is accomplished effectively and

accurately.

To be responsible for the operation of a nominated area of the ground on all event days.
To acknowledge all sales enquiries within 48 hours. All enquiries must receive a full response within 5 working days.
To compile and manage a Catering client database, capturing all information accurately in

line with data protection laws.

To compile wedding, wake, prom, conference and any other packages together in a brochure

format to be able to send out to clients in a timely and professional manner.
Person Specification

What are we looking for:

Proven experience in conference and events sales
A desire to selfdevelop and develop those around them
A love of providing great service and meeting and talking to new people
Is highly organised and accurate in everything they do
Ability to juggle a number of pieces of work at any time and deliver to deadlines.
Computer literacy
Able to build effective relationships, internally and externally
Able to manage marketing and social media tools
Holds a record of academic learning relevant to the needs of the position
Ability to work occasional flexible hours (outside of 9.00am to 5.00pm and during weekends

on occasions)