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Wedding and Events Sales Executive
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- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Gym membership
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- Annual leave
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- Up to £30,000 a year
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- £100 - £5,000 a month
- Weekend availability
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- £20,944 - £32,000 a year
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Wedding and Events Sales Executive

The Warren Estate
Maldon

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £31,200 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Gym membership

Qualifications

Hospitality
Sales
Microsoft Office
Menu planning
Business development
Organisational skills
Events management
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job Title: Wedding and Events Sales Executive

Salary: NEG, OTE £32K

Location: ESSEX

The Warren Estate is an unique venue, that specialises in delivering incredible Weddings and Events. The Sales executive is responsible for driving sales of the Estates many income streams, but will have an extensive background of Wedding Sales.

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with a proven sales track record, ready with proactive ideas about how they can maximise revenue and deliver exceptional results.

Key responsibilities:

Handle incoming enquiries and put together quotes based on the clients requirements
Proactive follow up of all enquiries and target focused conversion of all enquiries and overseeing the events team enquiries.
Be accustomed to reporting on sales funnels and the effectiveness on marketing campaigns measured by a series of KPIs, from sales enquiries through to completions.
Arrange and conduct site visits
Proactively reach out via social media and on- line services to generate sales enquiries
Oversee and Plan all aspects of the events, creating detailed function sheets
Ensure all events are invoiced and reconciled in a timely manner
Undertake competitor analysis
To report weekly department sales meetings
Co-ordination of events from sale to initial guest meeting
Effective sales skills to up-sell products and services
Some Knowledge of menu planning, food trends and presentation, and banquet and event service operations
Work closely with all operational staff to ensure exceptional customer experience throughout all events.
Keep up to date with wedding and social event trends.
Together with the senior management team co-ordinate a detailed Monthly, Quartey and Yearly marketing plan in line with the companies objectives.

The successful candidate will have:

Previous Wedding & Event management experience within a quality hospitality environment;
Previous Wedding Sales a Must have.
This role will require working weekends.
A professional telephone manner;
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes;
Good time management and organisational skills;
A friendly but professional work ethic;
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn;

Skills and Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in events/hospitality sales
Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
A clear understanding of the benefits of Social media
Strong communication skills
Proven experience of achieving sales targets
Proactive approach to work
Excellent team player and lead a department of two full-time staff

Please apply in the strictest of confidence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
Gym membership

Experience:

Business development: 3 years (preferred)
Wedding Sales: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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