Job Description
Conference & Events Sales Coordinator
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 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 C&E Sales Coordinator to join our friendly Sales Team to maximise revenue and profitability, and coordinate non-Raceday events.
The successful candidate in this role will:
* Respond to and convert new Conference & Events leads in a timely manner and in line with our C&E process.
* Produce proposals for new enquiries and keep the booking system updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting.
* Attend client entertaining/show rounds and develop C&E sales opportunities.
* Coordinate event planning for internal and external events, and provide event management assistance on the day when required.
* Work with the Operations team to ensure all information for events is recorded and shared appropriately.
* Coordinate event booking with suppliers.
* Carry out event feedback and encourage rebooking.
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Proven experience in a sales environment, ideally within a hospitality or events environment.
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills combined with a flair for customer interaction.
* Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* A positive, proactive attitude.
* Prior experience within the hospitality or events industries would be advantageous.
In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including:
* 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + days in lieu for weekend racedays worked
* Free annual membership to the Racecourse
* Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
* Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
* Private healthcare 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.
apply@conundrum.co.uk
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.