Wedding and Events Sales Executive (16hrs/wk)

at  New Forest Collection

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Events Sales Executive to join our team based at our Central Support Office in Lyndhurst.
This would include assisting the team with all Conference, Wedding, and Event enquiries.
Joining us on a part time permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary of £10,800 per annum plus commission (part time 16 hours a week). This could be 4 days x 4 hours and would need to include a Saturday or 2 x 8 hour days
At New Forest Collection our purpose is to enrich the lives of those within our community by providing the best New Forest Hospitality. Our vision is realised through creating a warm, sincere environment where everyone can connect, be creative and thrive. Our venues are beautifully individual, each with a unique story that makes us more than ordinary and enables us to provide truly magical experiences for our guests that are enhanced and matched to our surroundings.
As a collection of hotels, we provide our teams with the opportunity to work across our venues giving everyone the chance to develop themselves both professionally and personally. All we ask is that our people have the right mind-set which is highlighted in our core values:
Be BRAVE, take ownership
Collaborate together as a TEAM
Develop, NURTURE and care
Be OPEN and communicate honestlyA typical working week for our Wedding and Events Sales Executive will be Tuesday to Saturday or to meet the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent qualification), grade ‘C’ or above in Math’s and English
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good, confident telephone manner
• A willing team player with a flexible working attitude
• Practical and confident approach to problems solving
• Organised and happy to work on own initiative.
• Sales experience is preferred

• Handling inbound and outbound emails and phone enquiries to take enquiries through to final details.
• Liaising with prospective clients, providing detailed quotes and invoices as required.
• Assist account management upfront with guidance, upselling and operational planning considerations.
• Take ownership for new relationships and the development and securement of new business.
• Meet and greet prospective clients and action from initial show round, confirmation and detailed transfer to account management following signed contracts.
• Manage all customer contact; follow up enquiries with proposals leading to contract creation and accounting.
• Attending, presenting and networking at exhibitions, events and internal meetings to perform duties and aid business development.
• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships, utilising our strong company values.
• Ensure all current bookings, appointments are handed over to the relevant departments within an appropriate timeframe.