Job Introduction
Working as part of the sales account management team within the Sales and Marketing department, the Sales Account Manager will be the first point of contact for clients. Responsible for the selling of the facilities at QEII Centre to the corporate and agency market.
More about the role:
- Achieve targeted room hire revenue and catering spend
- To act as the first point of contact for clients enquiring about using the Centre
- To prepare informative bespoke proposals that fully meet the client’s objectives and brief.
- To conduct engaging, informative showrounds of the venue, selling the full range of services
- To prepare contracts and all necessary paperwork for the event.
- To work with external partners, agencies and industry bodies to further develop existing and new UK and London contacts and markets.
- Represent the QEII Centre at tradeshows and conferences
Who you are:
- At least 2 years of sales experience within the events / hospitality industry including both conference and banqueting events.
- Be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and understanding of the food and beverage requirements for catering led events including dinners
- Able to demonstrate evidence of meeting and exceeding sales targets and maximising revenue across all income streams.
- Strong self motivation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills, ability to plan, organise and deliver work to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- A high standard of computer literacy including CRM systems
Who we are:
Compass Group UK and Ireland is part of Compass Group Plc, the world's leading foodservice company and FTSE100 business. We employ up to 80,000 people annually - a figure that contributes significantly to our status as the world’s 11th largest employer – and provide a wide range of services to clients in every conceivable sector including Schools, Race Courses, Hospitals, Power Stations, High-street stores and everything in between.
Our Company vision is Great People, Great Service, Great Results and we believe your contribution is crucial to the success of the business. To achieve our vision we live by the values of Integrity, Teamwork, Passion, Can-do and Responsibility.