Sales Executive
De Vere Grand Connaught Room
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
and excellent benefits, including £50.00 staff stays with De Vere Hotels, free meals on duty, and a paid day off to celebrate on your birthday to name just a few! As our Sales Executive you will
report to the Director of Sales and strengthen our new business pipeline through telesales, research, networking, account management all the whilst promoting the property's Meeting and Event facilities. What you'll be doing: • Create a pipeline of new business opportunity • Source new accounts and contacts within identified sectors to strengthen pipeline with a particular focus on generating new conferences, day meetings and transient corporate accounts. • Research and pro-active outreach • Conducting appointments, either on-site, at client offices or industry events, to showcase the venue facilities and generate a strong pipeline for future business. • Assisting in the creation and implementation of a cohesive, ‘pro-active' sales strategy for meetings & events within the corporate, local & UK markets. • Developing a sales culture which demonstrates flair and passion within the Sales Office • Assist the Director of Sales with key projects and campaigns Your skills and experience: • Previous Pro-active and/or re-active sales experience from within the hospitality sector such as Hotels or Event venues • Proactive in taking steps to meet and exceed goals • Comfortable and confident with tele-sales and cold calling • Evidence of pipeline generation and conversion • Excellent organisation and presentation skills to be able to positively represent De Vere • Good IT skills e.g. MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint • Proven ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
The Pay & Benefits: At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Sales Executive. £29,000 per year Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher. As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage. 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) Venue closure over the Christmas period, allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities. We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling. Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it. We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event. Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties. Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones. De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
is our Iconic Events venue in London, and as this property does not have any guest bedrooms, the space is solely set up to run and host the most incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings and corporate meetings: our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities means this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work. Your commute:
Grand Connaught Rooms is just 5 minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes' walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, we're well-connected for all major London transport links. At De Vere,
we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
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Languages
- English
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