Conference and Events Sales Executive - GBP25,000 OTE GBP35k

An exciting new opportunity has come up in my clients Conference and Events sales team. They are looking for a hardworking, self-motivated Conference and Events Sales Executive to be based in Gloucester.

This is a brand new role due to the growth of the C&E side of the business. You will be responsible for Conference and Events Sales and general business development in other areas like hospitality etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to further develop yourself and your career and to join a fun and professional team.

Key Duties

• To have a good overall understanding and knowledge of the organisation and its conference and exhibition facilities
• Proactively identify up-selling opportunities in order to continuously grow conference and event revenue
• Responsible for conference and events sales and other business development within the team
• Handover all enquiries to the Head of Commercial Events to chase and confirm
• Complete weekly reporting to show customer activity and contact
• Build effective relationships and manage accounts with booking agents and corporate clients
• You will work with customers both on the telephone and face to face
• Organise open days/showcases to highlight the companies facilities to the local and regional conference and events market
• Ensure data entry is clear and concise in line with KPI targets set by Head of Commercial Events

Skills and experience:

• You will have successful experience working in a target driven Sales environment
• Have experience in telesales and co-ordination of conferences, events, weddings or functions.
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Confident telephone manner
• High level of IT skills (MS Office programmes - Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and commercial awareness

The core hours are 37 hours per week- Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work)

GBP23,000 - GBP25,000 + bonus (OTE GBP35,000) + pension and company benefits package

24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

So if you are a driven Conference and Events Sales Executive and you are looking for a fantastic career development opportunity please apply now with your CV