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Join to apply for theEvent Sales Executiverole atCompass Group UK & Ireland 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theEvent Sales Executiverole atCompass Group UK & Ireland Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Opportunity to buy additional holiday allowance Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you Discounts at selected high street retailers£27580.39 per annum Enhanced pension contributions Opportunity to buy additional holiday allowance Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you Discounts at selected high street retailersWhat You'll Be DoingThe Royal Armouries & New Dock Hall is the largest dedicated conference, events and Exhibition space in Leeds. Our venue offers world-class facilities for high-profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions, awards dinners and corporate events for up to 2,500 delegates, hosting more than 380 national and international events every year.We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and outgoing Sales Executive to join our Sales team. As a Sales Executive, you'll play a key role in our team, handling customer requests and enquiries promptly and efficiently. You'll be responsible for approaching every sales opportunity with a positive attitude, in order to maximize sales and revenue to meet the venue's sales objectives, while delivering outstanding service to our valued customers and clients.In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.More About The RoleProactively process enquiries for a number of events and to actively work as part of the sales team to increase and enhance revenues achieving overall targets. Conducting reactive sales activities including responding to telephone and e-mail enquiries Proactively sell the facilities by various techniques and always aiming to meet customer needs and exceed customer expectations. Consistently ensure the highest standards of accurate and timely customer, staff and management information. Develop client, venue and internal relationships through knowledgeable and effective enquiry handling Ensuring high level of conversion of bookings to achieve and exceed targets set. Work with event planners effectively in order to provide a seamless handover for final event details.Who You ArePossess Sales or event planning experience within the UK conference and events industry Be able to work on own initiative and be a confident decision maker Will have a generally outgoing personality and enjoy social interaction Have excellent communication skills, verbally both on the phone and in person, and written Be self-motivated and can maintain focus in the achievement of sales targets Will demonstrate a thorough approach to work Be competent in Microsoft Office and have a good understanding of database management Confident and ability to be a team player Ability to inspire customer trust and confidence Ability to multi-task, think fast and to deliver solutions to customer requirements Have a passion for events and food Experience using Delphi / Salesforce would be advantageousAbout UsWe ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:20 days holiday plus bank holidays Industry accredited best in class sales training 30% discount in on-site bistro Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesAs part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Sales and Business Development Industries Food and Beverage Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Compass Group UK & Ireland by 2x Get notified about new Sales Executive jobs inLeeds, England, United Kingdom . 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