OVERVIEW
PAY: Starting from £28,000p/a with performance-based commission bonuses paid monthly
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week – made up of 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day (flexible dependent on meetings and events)
REQUIRED: Minimum 2 years experience in Sales. (Experience in Event Sales not required but would be advantageous.)
REQUIRED: Reliable transportation and the ability to commute to Willenhall
DESIRED: Minimum 1 year experience with a CRM (training will be provided for our in-house system), Gmail and Word Processing systems
ABOUT THE WILLOWS
Established in 2018 we are an events and conference venue based in Willenhall, West Midlands.
Originally built in 1938 and opened on the 15th of April 1939 as the Willenhall Baths, The Willows was remodelled in 2018 into a newly modernised state-of-the-art wedding and events venue with a seating capacity of up to 500 guests. Our founders’ vision was to build a venue serving only the best food, drinks and event styling – and we believe we’ve achieved this!
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a proactive and energetic Sales Manager to join our busy office. As the Sales Manager, you will report to the Office Manager and the Operations Manager and will be solely responsible for converting inquires into confirmed events.
Day to day roles and responsibilities:
- answering phone calls, emails and WhatsApp messages; processing all inquiries within the acceptable timelines as outlined by the company
- management of the CRM System and own diary
- phone and in-person meetings with prospective clients (virtual meetings are also available); ensuring that all meeting spaces and materials are fully stocked and in excellent condition at all times
- raising quotations based on advertised pricing structure
- achieve agreed revenue targets
- analyse inquiry trends and identify new opportunities for growth
Other roles and responsibilities:
- building strong relationships with clients and vendors to expand referral networks and collaborative opportunities
- appear in promotional videos and social media campaigns
- management of own professional social media account (including inbox management, content creation and post-sharing)
ABOUT YOU
You will have:
- exceptional communication skills with a talent for building lasting relationships
- proven experience in meeting or exceeding sales targets
- excellent analysis skills to interpret sales data
- a can-do attitude and a willingness to pitch in where required
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- £28,000a year + performance-based commission (paid monthly)
- 28 days Annual Leave
- NEST pension contributions
- Free on-site parking
- Free food during events
- Friends & Family discount on events hosted at The Willows
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now!
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
