Newark Showground is the county’s favoured space for events and conferences, with over 500 events per year. We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Executive to be part of our small team to successfully source and book these events. Your primary aim will be to; meet and exceed sales targets, retain existing business, record information accurately on the inhouse system, draw up contracts and identify and further new customer opportunities. The role requires an element of flexibility in your approach to tasks that may be required and a keen eye for detail is essential in this role.
Primary Skills and Responsibilities
* Drive sales by identifying new business opportunities and delivering tailored sales solutions to meet customer needs.
* Follow up enquiries and ensure that all information is recorded correctly, create proposals, negotiate with customers, and convert to business.
* Build and maintain positive and productive relationships externally with customers and internally with our own teams.
* Ensure data is captured, recorded and collated accurately on our in-house system.
* Provide prompt accurate contracts.
* Produce full event manifests for small conferences and meeting bookings ensuring that all information is accurate and complete.
* Attend and contribute in sales meetings.
* Attend trade shows or networking events where required.
* Conduct site tours for potential customers.
* Administrate Client information and any website amendments on our Wordpress Website.
* Assist with adhoc marketing tasks.
* Develop and identify new customers and opportunities.
* Send Customer feedback forms and collate and action any relevant points.
* Meet and exceed targets for repeat business and new sales bookings.
Useful but not essential skills and qualifications
* Ability to be self‑motivated and organised.
* Ideally a minimum of 2 years sales experience, preferably in a sales role/ events or hotel industry.
* Proven track record in sales both face to face and over the phone.
* Proven Client retention and new customer development skills.
* Be a strong relationship builder.
* Demonstrate Critical thinking and process orientation skills.
* Have strong communication and listening skills.
* Understanding of events and conferences preferred.
* Be flexible and adaptive in a rapidly changing environment.
* Demonstrate strong resilience and perseverance, maintaining motivation and a positive attitude in a sales environment.
Job Type
Full‑time
* Free parking
* On‑site parking
Ability to commute / relocate
* Newark-on-Trent NG24 2NY : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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