Event Sales Executive

You will be responsible for both reactive and proactive event enquiries at the spectacular V&A Dundee, providing our customers with a motivating and exemplary sales experience and identify their needs to convert into commercial opportunities at a consistently high level. Developing strong relationship with the local community and attending events to drive business growth will play a key part in your role.,

• Identify new sales leads in order to establish new opportunities through research, networking and attending exhibitions.
• Ensure all enquiries and quotes are responded to and produced to the agreed high standard in a professional and efficient manner with all responses sent out on the same day and followed up within 24hrs.
• Manage the end-to-end life of an enquiry from proposal quotation through to booking and confirming in a professional and timely manner.
• Build lasting relationships with clients through creating an exemplary customer experience by gaining and recording insights and therefore encouraging repeat business and referrals.
• Manage data quality by ensuring 100% compliance on CRM systems and ensure customer data security.
• Ensure all relevant marketing collateral, venue hire, and package pricing is in place for the venue and checked regularly
• Work closely with Venue GMs and Event Design team to ensure smooth customer journey.
• Understand the local & regional market in order to sell effectively against the competition from both the venue and catering perspective.
• Assist with entertaining, site visits, sales missions, networking and exhibitions and at all times act as an ambassador for Heritage Portfolio and the venue client.
• Engage with the local community and surrounding areas attending events to create commercial opportunities to drive business growth
  
  You will have a strong background in hospitality sales and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding customer and sales targets. You will have a genuine passion for cultural destinations with the ability to learn and become a knowledgeable sales ambassador for our magnificent client venues., A strong knowledge of the local market
• The will to be a strong team player with a 'can do' attitude.
• A Foodie passion
• The ability to build strong client relationships and understand their needs.
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent communication verbal & written skills
• The ability to work under pressure and deliver measurable sales targets.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Flexibility- (some evening's may be required due to the nature of the business), If you are customer centric and have the desire to deliver the optimum client service, we want to hear from you! Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we'll give you all you need to thrive.
  
  £27,500 - £29,000+ great bonus and benefits as well as countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!