We are delighted to be working alongside our successful, friendly and highly established client, (on a sole agency basis), as they seek to recruit a full time permanent Business Development Executive to join their team at their site based close to Haywards Heath (in a rural and picturesque location)
This is a superb opportunity to join a busy, friendly and highly thought of employer where you will be a key part of the team and their ongoing success.
Business Development Executive
Full time permanent role.
Mon-Fri (Apply online only) or (Apply online only) - office based but with flexibility to work from home on occasions.
Role based on the outskirts of Haywards Heath. There is plenty of free parking available on site for staff but due to rural workplace location, you will need to be a driver and have access to your own vehicle.
Salary £35000 per annum plus commission (OTE £40k plus), plus good all round staff benefits, which includes three days of additional holiday on top of regular holiday allowance to cover Christmas shutdown.
The role:
My client is a highly versatile events venue that can host anything from a concert to a board meeting.
The venue already hosts some of the biggest and best events in the region and they are looking for a new Business Development Executive who can bring on extra business and events for the centre.
Duties include:
Build relationships and drive additional new business forward via telephone and face to face meetings.
Create, develop and report on the progress of sales pipeline and produce quality proposals that present compelling propositions to event organisers and owners.
Work with management to deliver quarterly and annual targets
Identify opportunities to develop working partnerships with other venues across the UK
Skills, competencies and experience required:
Proven track record and success in a sales environment with strong customer service levels
A background in event sales would be an advantage but this is not at all essential.
Ability to build relationships and drive new business forward.
Good IT skills
Due to rural workplace location, it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport (no access to public transport nearby)
Please apply now as shortlisting will take place soon for this new and exciting Business Development Executive opportunity!!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job