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 Hospitality Sales Executive to join our friendly Sales Team and assist in the day-to-day sales activity for boxes and dining to maximise revenue and deliver raceday targets.
The successful candidate in this role will;
* Proactively represent Newbury Racecourse racing business to potential and existing clients
* Respond to and convert incoming enquiries for raceday hospitality boxes & restaurants
* Manage existing accounts and grow their potential
* Proactively generate new leads to build and enhance the existing customer portfolio
* Prepare detailed and accurate proposals
* Produce contract documents and invoices in a timely manner
* Ensure the booking system is updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting
* On racedays meet and greet, troubleshoot and liaise with customers to deliver an exceptional customer experience
* Play an integral part in the coordination and delivery of box and dining products by forming a close working relationship with the catering team, ensuring customers’ expectations are exceeded
* Organise sales visits (external and internal)
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Previous experience in a sales environment, preferably with a mix of new business and proactive account management
* Prior experience within the hospitality or sports industries would be advantageous
* 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
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.