Conference & Events Sales Executive

What you'll be doing:

We 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:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

What you'll be doing:

Working across a collection of unique venues located in Bristol, joining a reactive corporate hospitality sales team

As a Sales Executive, you are at the heart of our operation, and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion to increase and enhance sales.

You’ll be working as part of our fantastic sales team and ensuring all customer’s needs are met and their expectations are exceeded, with a focus on increasing corporate business!

More about the role:

The successful Sales Executive will undertake the following duties:

• Promptly respond to all incoming sales enquiries, drive conversion rate, arrange site visits and contract booking
• Plan all aspects of the events to completion and then handover to operations team for delivery
• Nurture client relationships to maximise all upselling and sales opportunities
• Network with internal and external stakeholders

Essential;

• Excellent written ability
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisation skills
• An ability to sell a product / package.
• Enthusiastic
• Willing to learn
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people
• Confidence
• Good attention to detail

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the Hospitality Sector
• Knowledge of Delphi booking system (but not essential)

What we’ll give:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Pension contribution

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS1 4RN

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1405/96126001/52569191/SU #RA Venues

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!