Senior Sales Executive – Harlequins FC, Twickenham | Full-Time / Permanent
£34,000 + excellent benefits including hybrid working, healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
Hybrid working (1 day remote and 4 days on-site)
Senior Sales Executive – The role
Collaborating with the wider Harlequins team to maximize all meetings and events revenue in the stadium through thorough process, innovative and creative thinking and a growth mindset.
Owning diary management, key account management and proactive sales & marketing activity.
Acting as the Lead Sales Manager in the absence of Head of C & E Sales.
* Owning key conference and events accounts including corporate and major conference agents.
* Targeting specific market segments through sales and marketing activities to secure sales including face to face, telephone, written, direct mail activity and client events.
* Ensuring clear communication of account needs and account activity in line with venue’s key business objectives.
* Delivering monthly revenue and activity reports as specified by the Head of C & E Sales.
* Representing the venue at networking events as required.
* Leading familiarisation tours for key conference agents ensuring those guests attending are key decision makers.
* Monitoring competitor activities including special promotions and pricing initiatives.
* Taking a senior lead on achievement of annual budget target and achieving personal new business and proactive activity targets (client visits, emails & calls).
* Management and delivery of account plans for key accounts.
* Producing accurate sales and forecast reports upon request.
* In conjunction with the Head of C & E Sales contributing to creation of Sales & Marketing plan, monitor and adjust as needed.
What we're looking for
* Commercially driven individual with a strong focus on hitting and exceeding revenue targets.
* Skilled in key account management and building long-term client relationships.
* Proactive business developer with a driven mindset for generating new opportunities.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and CRM/process discipline.
* Confident stakeholder manager who collaborates effectively across teams.
* Creative, growth-oriented thinker who brings new ideas to drive sales and performance.
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits.
* 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme.
* Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments).
* Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; additional leave after returning from maternity leave; day off for your baby's first birthday; enhanced family leave.
* Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships.
* Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products.
* Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
* Meals on duty included.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.
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