We\'re currently recruiting a dedicated Sales Executive to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As a Sales Executive, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:• This role will be responsible for local proactive sales activity working with the Director of Sales to maximize local account management opportunities from local business parks, local networking events and local companies.• Support with sales activity within the local market including local corporate bedroom accounts.• Working closely with the Sales Office team to identify business opportunities from past and present enquiries and customers to drive the sales pipeline for the venue.• Proactively seek out and engage with new corporate clients to promote conference, training, and accommodation offerings.• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients through regular communication and excellent customer service.• Conduct research to identify potential business leads this could be from past and current customers, past databases, local and national information.• Attend local networking events, and keep up-to-date with market trends in the industry.• Meet or exceed revenue targets through strategic planning and sales initiatives.• Prepare and present proposals, conduct site visits, and negotiate contracts with corporate clients.Our ideal Sales Executive will:Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with a passion for building relationships.• Preferred experience in an events sales position or sales support role, ideally within the hospitality or events sector.• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and driven with a keen interest in developing a career in sales.• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.• Comfortable working with a variety of different systems.• A positive attitude and the desire to be part of a growing and dynamic team.• Organised and able to prioritise work load.• Honest, consistent and gain and hold respect of others.• Ability to travel.Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK\'s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.Job Reference: com/1411/90347001/52678737/R/WJCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!
