Hospitality and Events Sales Executive, Stoke-on-Trent
Client:
Stoke City Football Club
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
13.04.2025
Expiry Date:
28.05.2025
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Stoke City Football Club for a Hospitality and Events Sales Executive to join our team at the bet365 Stadium.
The successful applicant will play a vital role in driving our Hospitality and Events business growth by proactively reaching out to potential customers and securing new business opportunities. In addition, you will focus on the growth and development of relationships with an existing client base to ensure retention, upselling, and maximization of all opportunities through the club’s commercial portfolio.
Main Responsibilities
1. Managing and growing relationships and maximizing all sales opportunities, via a consultative approach to sales and account management.
2. Conducting outbound calls and emails to prospects, introducing our products/services, and explaining their benefits.
3. Negotiating terms of sales, agreements, and closing sales with customers.
4. Achieving sales targets and KPIs set by department manager.
5. Responding to customer queries and resolving their objections to encourage them to make a purchase.
6. Proactively responding to all inbound inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Converting inquiries into sales by gathering information, discussing packages, emailing quotes, and follow-up calls.
Key Skills and Experience
1. Excellent customer service and communication skills.
2. Ability to engage and build rapport with customers.
3. Ability to remain positive in challenging situations.
4. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
The ideal candidate will be available to work evenings and weekends to cover match day fixtures and events as required. The position will be offered on a full-time basis. All relevant training will be provided.
This organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.
To apply, please complete and return the application form along with your CV and a covering letter to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG or email to stokejobs@stokecityfc.com quoting ‘HOSPEX2504SCFCW’ in the subject line. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources department on 01782 592227 for an application form.
Closing date for applications is Monday 5th May 2025.
Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.
By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy which can be found at www.stokecityfc.com/recruitment-privacy-policy/.
The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimization, harassment, bullying, and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity, and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.
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