Sales Coordinator - Venues & Events
Job Introduction
Sodexo is the 18th largest employer in the world, with some 420,000 employees working across 80 countries globally. In the UK and Ireland, we have 34,000 employees providing integrated services across some 2,300 client sites, including corporate offices, hospitals, schools, universities, prisons, military garrisons, sports stadia and visitor attractions.
We are now looking to recruit someone to support our business growth; the person needs to be customer focused with an interest in the events and hospitality industry. This person will contribute to the success of the team by handling all enquiries that come through the Central Hub. The Hub supports all the venues and events across the Sodexo Sports and Leisure segment. The enquiries come through via phone, emails or live chat and we are looking for someone who can optimise those by promoting our range of venues and events.
Role Responsibility
- To develop excellent relationships with both internal and external customers
- Ability to promote the range of Conference and Events to new and existing clients
- Utilise the CRM system and record information
- To respond to all enquiries by phone, email, live chat or website in the most efficient and effective way
- Work to Service Level Agreements
- Participate in any sales initiatives to support venue sales team
- To maintain and demonstrate high levels of product knowledge and be able to confidently discuss the range of Conference and Events we offer.
- Build an understanding or key markets and suitable venues
- Help produce marketing collateral
The Ideal Candidate
- Gained strong customer service skills in a phone based role
- Working to Service Level Agreements or targets in a phone based environment
- Ability to be able to sell and uncover potential opportunities with customers
- Ideally experience gained with the hospitality or events industry or at least enthusiasm to learn
- Computer literate and ideally used a database or CRM system previously
- Self motivated and positive attitude
Package Description
£21,000 + Bonus (up to £2,000) + Benefits
About the Company
Sodexo is a global business operating in 80 countries and ranked as the 18th largest employer in the world. We deliver a diverse range of onsite services to our clients ranging from construction, food services and reception through to security and ground maintenance in offices, schools, hospitals, prisons, military basis, oil rigs and hospitality events. We have an unrivalled reputation for building long lasting partnerships with our clients, enabling them to focus on their core business whilst improving the quality of life for their customers.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do and we understand that the best people can only be recruited and retained through encouragement, investment and support therefore we value the contribution our employees make to the business and continuously celebrate their achievements. We have a passionate commitment to diversity and inclusion and believe each team member has something unique to offer. By embracing this diversity, we enhance our business, strengthen our offer and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels able to fully contribute.
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