Sales Executive - London job with Searcys

Recruiter: Searcys
Location: The City, London
Salary: From £27,000 to £30,000 per annum
Posted: 20 Sep 2017
Closes: 27 Sep 2017
Sector: Sales & Marketing jobs, Events Sales, Sales, Sales Assistant
Job Type: Full Time

Sales Executive - Vintners Hall, London

Searcys is an iconic collection of restaurants, bars and venues, who are committed to delivering a luxurious experience through our inspiring settings, exceptionally high standard of product and engaging service.

We are looking for individuals to help us grow our iconic collection and delivering memorable experiences for our guests.

We are recruiting for a Sales Executive to work with us at Vintners Hall.

Vintners’ Hall is one of the Great 12 Livery Companies in the City of London, based on the north side of Southwark Bridge on Upper Thames Street. The Vintners’ Company are steeped in history and tradition going back to the Doomsday Book and pride themselves of being one of the premium Livery Companies in the City of London.

What’s in it for you?!

25% discount, excellent competitive salary
Personal training and development courses
28 days’ holiday

Main Purpose:

To be responsible for the sales and coordination of events working towards an events budget.

What we are looking for:

2 years proven sales experience, preferably within an event venue
Great sales skills
Excellent Attention to detail
Organised approach to workload
Supportive team player
Works well under pressure
Excellent communication skills
A passion for food & drink

Job role expectations:

To receive incoming enquiries in accordance with the Sales Department standards and procedures and to convert them into confirmed business
To prepare proposals for new enquiries, ensuring venue standards are adhered to and contain best fit/feature expectations for client and maximising yield and revenue
To ensure all sales procedures and administration correspondence duties are up to date and completed in a timely fashionas per agreed KPI’s
To meet with prospective clients and show them round the venue facilities
To maintain a clean CRM database and bookings calendar
To support the Sales Team in promotional and hospitality activities as directed by the Sales Manager
To maintain good knowledge of current market information and competitors
To have an understanding of the venue sales targets and to work towards all sales strategies

We want a person who can deliver our Values; Passion, Excellence, Energy, Curiosity, Accountability, Originality, Execution and continually strives to better themselves.