Location: Buxton, SK17 6AG, United Kingdom
Address: Palace Road,
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Proactive Sales Executive to join our team at The Palace Hotel in Buxton. This 186-bedroom hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Buxton town centre, directly opposite Buxton train station. Enjoy easy access to nearby towns and cities like Manchester, making it a convenient choice for commuting.
Benefits include:
* An attractive salary
* Career development opportunities throughout the UK
* Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK
* 50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels
* Friends and family hotel stay discounts
* Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs
* Free meals on duty (when applicable)
* Employee referral scheme
* Free Uniform (if applicable to your role)
* Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum.
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
Your duties will include:
* Proactively network with new and existing clients to promote and sell our conference and event facilities.
* Actively drive event sales by engaging with potential and existing clients, including following up on warm leads from previous enquiries and past bookings.
* Attend external meetings with clients to showcase our event spaces and services, providing feedback and insights to the Head of Sales.
* Identify and act upon opportunities to maximise revenue and encourage repeat business through proactive and reactive sales strategies.
* Research and identify new business opportunities, including target companies and clients, and conduct sales calls and meetings to secure bookings.
* Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with existing clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.
* Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to build brand awareness and forge new client connections.
The successful candidate will have
* A valid driving licence and own transport.
* Proven experience in sales, ideally within the hospitality or events industry.
* A solid understanding of hotel operations and event management.
* The ability to balance office-based responsibilities and external client visits.
* A driven and ambitious mindset, with a strong focus on delivering results.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a keen understanding of sales and business strategy
Please note, this role involves approximately a 50/50 split between office-based work and attending external meetings and events. A valid driving licence and access to your own transport are essential. Travel expenses will be reimbursed when working away from the office.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We require all employees to provide us with evidence of their right to work in the UK. All data will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy found on our website. Strictly no agencies. No commissions or other charges will be paid in any circumstances.
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