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Events Sales Executive

LOCATION: Perth Racecourse | SALARY: £26,000 | TYPE: Full Time

Experienced in sales, love events and proactive?

We are Heritage Portfolio Limited, a specialist caterer working for discerning clients in buildings of distinction with the aim of helping our clients to create an experience beyond food. Established in 2002 our client list includes many of Edinburgh and Scotland’s finest venues and we provide great parties and special events, as well as running fantastic cafes within leading visitor attractions.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Events Sales Executive to join our amazing team based at Perth Racecourse, Scotland's most northerly racecourse!

With our reputation for excellence growing exponentially, we are thrilled to expand the Sales & Events team and welcome exceptional new talent into this newly created role.

Your role will involve delivering an exemplary and inspiring sales experience to our prestigious client base, showcasing our unrivaled expertise, and converting opportunities at a consistently high level. With our esteemed reputation for professionalism, innovation, and sheer artistry, as evidenced by our plethora of awards, our clientele fully trusts us to deliver outstanding service from start to finish. Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to providing unforgettable event experiences!

 

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Main Responsibilities

  • Exceed targets by providing customers with a motivating and exemplary sales experience.

  • Manage sales enquiries through venue client bookings inbox.

  • Answer all incoming calls in a professional and efficient manner.

  • Maintain an up-to-date CRM system, logging all enquiries and updating notes and status as required.

  • Prepare proposals and bespoke requests for all clients.

  • Conduct all venue site visits and complete all follow ups.

  • Work closely with Venue General Managers and Event Design team to ensure smooth customer journey.

  • Assist with entertaining, sales missions, networking and exhibitions and at all times act as an ambassador for both Heritage Portfolio and the venue client.

  • Achieve personal KPI's to be agreed with Line Manager.

 

The Ideal Candidate

Will have a strong background in hospitality sales and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding customer and sales targets.  You will have a genuine passion for cultural destinations with the ability to learn and become a knowledgeable sales ambassador for Perth Racecourse.

 

You will also have:

  • A successful track record in venue sales.

  • A strong knowledge of the local market.

  • A team player with a 'can do' attitude.

  • Foodie passion.

  • Ability to build strong client relationships and understand their needs.

  • Excellent people skills, we need a good listener.

  • Excellent communication verbal & written skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver measurable sales targets.

  • Excellent time management and organisational skills to prioritise various job demands.

  • Proven negotiation skill.

 

Heritage Portfolio Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Please note that we are unable to acknowledge all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please note that if you have not been contacted within four weeks, you have not been selected for interview. Only those with a right to work in the UK will be considered.

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