Job Introduction
We have a fantastic role for those passionate sales individual's who would like to work in a unique venue. Ideally you will have experience within Delphi or similar system, be very organised and have the ability to multi task. In return we offer an exciting working environment and rewarding role with a competitive salary package.
More about the role:
To proactively drive conference and banqueting sales to achieve the annual targets for the venue, working in conjunction with the Senior Sales Manager and Conference & Events Coordinator.
To manage all aspects of the unit’s reactive sales in line with the venue’s Plan document and LVP sales process
To ensure the highest standards of accurate and timely customer, staff and management information and reports.
To ensure all sales administration is accomplished effectively & accurately in order to provide a seamless handover to the operations team.
To manage and motivate in-unit Conference & Events Coordinator.
Who you are:
Candidates should be educated to at least 'A' level standard and will preferably be Graduates
•A vocational postgraduate qualification in business or hospitality management will be highly valued.
•Passionate about hospitality, sales and customer service
•Ability to multi-task, think fast and to deliver solutions to customer requirements
•Creative in thinking and approach, confidence, enjoys a challenge, a good sense of humour, flexible and forward thinking to anticipate problems before they arise
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Computer literate and confident in MS Excel, Word and Outlook
•Venue industry knowledge
•Knowledge of diary management systems
•Must have a clean and full UK driving license with access to a car
•Ability to deal both on the phone and in electronic communications effectively with client and venues and to gain support or internal colleagues
•Personal circumstances must allow the candidate to work extended hours on occasion during times of peak activity.
•Experience of the hospitality industry, ideally with a catering or conference centre/hotel background
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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