Sales Consultant
The NEC Group is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences through world-class events and services.
We have a fantastic opening for a Sales Consultant to join our Exhibitions team in Venue Services.
At the NEC you'll be working at the UK's largest event space and number one exhibition venue. Home to your favourite shows and voted the AEO venue of the year 4 times, we host over 500 events each year, welcoming 2.3 million visitors and over 45,000 exhibiting companies.
About The Role
This role sells products and services to NEC customers (our Exhibitors) and maximises commercial returns by delivering sales and service targets.
Day to day you will:
1. Understand NEC products and services to effectively sell to the marketplace.
2. Investigate customer needs and offer suitable solutions.
3. Manage sales portfolios and convert leads to sales, exceeding targets.
4. Maximise sales opportunities through cross-selling and up-selling.
5. Support sales order processing and resolve issues within service levels.
About You
Our Ideal Candidate will have around 2 years experience in a sales and service environment and demonstrate a passion for selling and customer service.
Contact centre / telephony experience is preferred and you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have the drive to exceed targets. Strong interpersonal skills, negotiating and building rapport are also a must!
What We Offer
6. Salary range: £25k - £30k
7. Flexible/hybrid working options
8. Bonus scheme
9. 25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays
10. Free onsite parking and lunch when working
11. Pension matching up to 7% (and you can contribute more)
12. Life Assurance cover
13. Private Medical Insurance
14. Dental, Cash Health, and Holiday Buy
15. Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits
The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.
Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
Disclaimer: due to high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date.