Event Sales Manager

2 months ago

Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom Absolute Taste Full time

Event Sales Executive Opportunity at Mercedes-Benz World

Absolute Taste is a leading event catering company with a strong presence in the industry. We are seeking an experienced Event Sales Executive to join our team at Mercedes-Benz World, a world-renowned events venue located on the famous Brooklands site in Weybridge.

As an Event Sales Executive, you will be responsible for representing Mercedes-Benz World onsite, communicating with clients and internal team members, and delivering an excellent level of customer service. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Dealing with incoming sales enquiries via our website, over the phone, or through our third-party listings.
  • Receiving client requirements and presenting bespoke proposals to suit their event needs.
  • Managing event diary to strategically sell event spaces and activities on the venue's booking system.
  • Negotiating with clients to ensure we convert enquiries to profitable and successful events.
  • Effectively handing over from sales to one of the team's event coordinators, ensuring all details are passed over correctly.
  • Maintaining and developing relationships with existing clients to prospect new business.
  • Bringing in new business through proactive sales, including networking, site visits, calls, and trade shows.
  • Managing your sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets in line with KPIs.
  • Attending team meetings and coming up with new ideas on how to generate new business leads and increase sales.
  • Hosting site visits and FAM trips at the venue to potential new clients.
  • Reviewing lost business and touching base with these clients.
  • Reviewing forecasts and highlighting risks and opportunities.

Key Skills:

We are looking for an individual with:

  • A desire and drive to sell events passionately.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • A positive, confident, and determined approach.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • A high attention to detail.
  • The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and sales targets.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Excellent personal presentation.
  • Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
  • IT skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

On Offer:

We offer a competitive salary of £25,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Additionally, you will receive:

  • A contribution pension scheme (both employee and employer).
  • 20% discount off all other food and beverages.
  • Meals provided complimentary whilst on shift.
  • Various internal and external training to ensure we remain industry leading and to assist you with your personal development.
  • F&B discount for friends & family.
  • Fun, friendly working environment.
  • Free parking.
  • Bus stop outside the site.
  • Changing rooms & showers.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) per annum.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme.
  • Life Insurance Cover.
  • 24/7 telephone health & well-being support & counselling service.
  • Paid Sick Leave (up to 10 days).

Working Pattern: 42.5 hours per week

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