Conference & Events Sales Coordinator
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, conferences, onsite hotel and our award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery.
We are seeking a C&E Sales Coordinator to join our friendly Sales Team to maximise revenue and profitability and coordinate non-Raceday events.
The successful candidate in this role will:
* Represent Newbury Racecourse Conference & Events business to existing and potential clients onsite and off site, maximising sales revenue and profitability.
* Respond to and convert new Conference & Events leads in a timely manner and in line with our C&E process.
* Produce proposals for new enquiries and keep the booking system updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting.
* Coordinate event planning for internal and external client events and provide event management assistance on the day when required.
* Work with the Operations team to ensure all information for events is recorded and shared appropriately.
* Carry out event feedback and encourage rebooking.
* Assist with all C&E sales administration, to include: updating the events diary, responding to email and telephone enquiries, producing contracts and checking event revenue is correct and passed to the finance team for invoicing.
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Proven experience in a sales environment, ideally within a hospitality or events environment.
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills combined with a flair for customer interaction.
* Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* A positive, proactive attitude.
* Prior experience within the hospitality or events industries would be advantageous.
In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including:
* 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + days in lieu for weekend racedays worked
* Free annual membership to the Racecourse
* Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
* Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
* Life assurance scheme
* Discounted Health Club membership
* Excellent opportunities for training and career growth.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd.
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.