Newbury Racecourse
Conference and Events Sales Executive
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Conference and Events Sales Executive
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to approximately 30 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, weddings, conferences, on-site hotel, and our award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery.
We are seeking a Conference and Events Sales Executive to join our team to maximise sales revenue and profitability of our Conference and Events Facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a sales driven professional who will relish the challenge of playing a key role in this outstanding venue.
The successful candidate in this role will:
- Proactively represent Newbury Racecourse Conference & Events business to existing and potential clients
- Proactively generate new leads to build and enhance the existing customer portfolio
- Prepare detailed and accurate proposals
- Produce contract documents in a timely manner
- Manage the events diary and ensure the booking system is updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting
- Answer incoming enquiries via phone and email ensuring excellent customer service standards
- Assist in building and enhancing long term client relationships, increasing client retention and referrals, and building new business
- Attend client appointments, exhibitions, and events
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You will be able to demonstrate:
- Exceptional communication skills combined with a flair for customer interaction
- Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with an eye for details
- A positive, proactive attitude
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In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including:
- 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays
- Free annual membership to the Racecourse
- Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Discounted Health Club membership
- Excellent opportunities for training and career growth.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd.
All direct and third-party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.
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