Sales Support Consultant - Hospitality
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Introduction
Sodexo Live! have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Sales Support Consultant – Hospitality to become a member of our Prestige Venues and Events sales support team based in Edinburgh. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in a company with multiple progression avenues. Someone with a ‘can do’ attitude who is passionate, energetic and hungry for success.
With the popularity of our beautiful venues and events continuing to grow, we are excited to welcome exceptional new talent into this newly created role.
Your focus will be to act as the central support function for all PV&E venues involving some of the most spectacular venues across the UK. More information on these venues can be found here https://www.prestigevenuesandevents.sodexo.com/
When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can’t wait for you to join us!
What you'll do:
- Manage multiple enquiries from opportunity through to quotation in a professional and timely manner for single and multi-sites across the UK portfolio
- Maintain and demonstrate high levels of product knowledge at all PV&E sites
- Proactive projects such as customer research, appointment setting, new business introductions, FAM trip attendees, moving market share projects, bringing back old business projects – generating new pipeline
- Support projects assigned from the Business Development Team, including SWOT Analysis, Mystery Shops and Key Account Feedback and working with the team to maximise opportunities for growth
- Build lasting relationships with internal and external clients through creating an exemplary customer experience by gaining and recording insights and therefore encouraging repeat business and referrals
- Collaborating with marketing on upcoming events as well keeping up with market trends and insights
- Manage data quality by ensuring 100% compliance on all CRM systems
- System auditing with venue teams
For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description
What you bring:
- Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential
- Team player but capable of working independently
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and identifying issues in advance
- A positive and collaborative attitude.
- Outbound phone confidence
- Works well under pressure and can multi-task
- Excellent time management and organisational skills in order to prioritise various tasks and projects
- A track record in the Events Industry with a particular emphasis on corporate and private events
- History of success in Event Sales – in particular this success should be around venue sales
- Proven track record of working alongside Business Development Teams to maximise potential
- Computer literacy
- Reporting and Data Visualisation
- Systems expert with Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Presentable
- A good researcher, negotiator, and client focussed approach
- Excellent business relationship building skills and understanding of customer needs
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
- Full training
We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and become a driving force behind Sodexo's growth and success!
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