Conference & Events Sales Executive
$30,179–$31,178 year
On-siteSutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day enquiry handling and event coordination to support the sales team in achieving targets within budget. Directly answer all incoming group inquiries, act as the primary contact for pre-planning details, and create event function sheets to document client requirements. Execute the hotel sales process by conducting show rounds, customer entertaining, and face-to-face site visits or menu tastings. Handle general calls using questioning techniques to discuss event details, manage objections, and conduct final detail calls. Book and attend client pre- and post-event meetings while ensuring billing policies and space release procedures are followed accurately. Cover phones during busy periods and maintain accurate forecasting.
Required Qualifications
- minimum of 1 years' experience in a mid to large hotel sales team
- excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Methodical - accurate & ability to work on own initiative, with outstanding attention to detail
- Computer literate, with experience of hotel PMS. i.e. Delphi & Opera
- Sales focused and enthusiastic, with excellent customer service skills
- Flexible and capable of working well within a team
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