Event Sales Executive
£28,000 – £30.000 per annum, Depending on Experience
Orsett
28 days holiday
40 hours a week – 5 day working week including weekends, bank holidays, and some late evenings
Join our client, a well-established 4-star hotel nestled in the Essex countryside! They’re on the lookout for a Full-Time Event Sales Executive with hospitality and events experience to join their dynamic Events team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handle incoming sales inquiries efficiently.
* Promptly respond to all enquiries.
* Successfully close sales and meet targets.
* Conduct viewings and provide accurate quotations.
* Develop in-depth knowledge of hotel products and services.
* Collaborate with management to secure sales.
* Ensure booking accuracy and avoid double bookings.
* Maintain precise daily sales records.
* Build strong relationships with clients and partners.
* Support the Planning Team as needed.
* Provide top-notch guest service at all times.
* Utilise hotel facilities for maximum sales.
* Offer sales data for internal reporting.
* Communicate internal issues affecting sales to management.
* Stay informed about competitor hotels and venues.
* Attend meetings and training sessions.
* Assist with ad hoc duties as needed.
Candidate Profile:
* Strong sales skills with excellent conversion abilities.
* Confident negotiator.
* Driven to surpass targets.
* Effective communicator with a diverse clientele.
* Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills.
* Positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
* Impeccable presentation.
* Previous Hotel & Event Sales experience.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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