Conference and Events Sales Coordinator
Job Introduction
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Coordinator to join our team at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.
If you have experience in sales and events, are proactive, can use your own initiative and are a good team player this is the perfect role for you.
It is a great opportunity to work within a strong sales team at a football stadium. You will be responsible for all non-match day conference and event bookings.
Role Responsibility
- To actively assist the Sales Manager in optimising sales and encouraging repeat business
- Generate revenue through sales of meetings and events in line with monthly targets set for the department
- Grow manage and build an agreed number of local agents, corporate clients with a strategy to deliver budgeted sales
- Achieve an agreed number of monthly appointments and telesales activities and record on a rolling monthly activity plan
- In line with the calendar of events for the venue, assist the Sales Manager in the planning, coordination and delivery of familiarisation events to support the planned proactive sales activities.
- Respond to all non-match day event enquiries for American Express Community Stadium received by email or telephone in an efficient and professional manner
- Regularly check the Sales office email inbox for new enquiries and ensure that it is cleared by the end of the day
- Provide quotes and proposals in line with the departmental guidelines and pricing structure, using the relevant proposal templates
- Conduct client site inspections for the venue, communicating the details of their visit to the operations team
- Process all administration relating to each booking in line with departmental procedures, including contracts, function sheets, payment requests, invoices and post-event follow-up
- Enter all sales and enquiries into Optimo
- Represent the venue through attendance at networking events, venue showcases, exhibitions and trade/membership events.
- Conduct quarterly competitor analyses and additional market research as directed by the Sales Manager
- Actively promote the CWR brand in conjunction with the marketing team, through networking events and adherence to company procedures
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Previous work experience within event or hospitality industry
- Sales experience
Desirable
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Effective communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Organisational skills
- Computer literate
Package Description
Up to £21,000 + Sales bonus plan.
Free on site parking and lunch provided daily.
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
