Sales Executive
Are you looking for your next hospitality and events sales role?
We are recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our team at De Vere Wokefield Estate near Reading to proactively convert key event business of provisional conference, corporate and banqueting business through showrounds and proactive chase.
Maintaining and Coordinating all sales appointments and research within the Sales Office, your ultimate aim will be assisting the Sales Department in achieving their sales objectives and targets.
You’ll work closely with the Director of Revenue and Sales as well as the Sales Manager on a variety of research projects, local incentives and marketing initiatives, conducting research calls and visits, organising sales appointments and coordinating any advertising for the hotel.
Your skills and experience:
1. You will ideally have some sales experience in hospitality or events where you have confidently converted leads iin to sales
2. You can build and maintain effective working relationships, have excellent interpersonal and organisation skills, and are able to work under pressure
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Sales Executive - Conversion
3. £32,000 per year plus an additional Sales Bonus Incentive Scheme
4. Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
5. Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
6. We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
7. As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
8. Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
9. 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
10. Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
11. We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
12. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
13. Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
14. We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
15. Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
16. Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.