Sales Consultant - Conference and Events
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, weddings, conferences, on-site hotel and our award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery.
We are seeking a Sales Consultant to join our Conference & Events team, providing both proactive and reactive sales support. This is an exciting opportunity for someone motivated, target-driven, and up for the challenge of maximising sales revenue and profitability for this outstanding venue. If this sounds like you, and you have sales experience in a comparable venue, we want to hear from you.
The successful candidate in this role will;
* Proactively represent Newbury Racecourse Conference & Events business to existing and potential clients
* Proactively generate new leads to build and enhance the existing customer portfolio
* Prepare detailed and accurate proposals
* Produce contract documents in a timely manner
* Manage the events diary and ensure the booking system is updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting
* Answer incoming enquiries via phone and email ensuring excellent customer service standards
* Assist in building and enhancing long term client relationships, increasing client retention and referrals and building new business
* Attend client appointments, exhibitions and events
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Exceptional communication skills combined with a flair for customer interaction
* Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills with an eye for details
* A positive, proactive attitude
In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including;
* 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays
* Free annual membership to the Racecourse
* Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance scheme
* Discounted Health Club membership
* Excellent opportunities for training and career growth.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd.
apply@conundrum.co.uk
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.
Newbury Racecourse is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from talented candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.