Conference And Events Sales Executive - Birmingham
Conference and Events Sales Executive 27,578 per annumMedicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare checkExclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
1. Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and ExpediaShopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping CardsMeals on dutyVodaphone discountsPension scheme and Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year backCompetitive and supportive family benefitsDay off for baby's first birthdayHoliday purchase schemeOn-going training & development and career pathwaysProfessional subscriptions paidFinancial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance productsWho We Are:Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.Focussed on ?doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.As our Conference and Events (C&E) Sales Executive you will be responsible for positively approaching all sales opportunities in order to maximise sales and revenue by yielding the business to achieve the venue's sales plan. You will work closely with the Proactive Sales team to build strong relationships with Preferred Partners and Agent Partners to maximise opportunitiesMore about the role:Help host events during busy seasonal times where requiredSupport to the invoicing process, ensuring all conference bills are produced correctly and in a timely mannerSupport the proactive team with new business leads and supporting client events where necessaryBe fully engaged with the customers and are building and maintaining relationships with key accountsOffer support to the wider Operations Teams where necessary and attend meetings when and where requiredAbout you:Organisation and time management are key to this role. You will have a keen eye for detail, exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence.You will be passionate about customer service and hospitality with an interest events. You will possess the knowledge of events and sports. A head for figures and commercial awareness.Excellent verbal and communication skills is confident and can make decisionsConfident and ability to be a team player. Assertive, calm and works well under pressure.Ability to multi task, think fast and to deliver solutions to customer requirementsDiplomatic and discreet and can manage customer feedback and confidently manage complaint handlingA good sense of humour, a self-starter and ability to motivate othersMotivated by a passion for quality and great service deliveryA "can do "attitude & instils this within the wider teamTo be an excellent ambassador for the businessAt Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.