Event Sales Executive - Reading

Hollywood Bowl Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in the UK is seeking an Event Sales Executive to enhance brand presence and drive sales. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales, particularly in the hospitality sector, and will excel in building relationships with clients. Flexible working hours and a variety of benefits are offered, including quarterly bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus opportunities

50% off food during shifts

Optional pension plan

28 days holiday plus additional days based on service

Access to training programs and apprenticeships

Monthly free game vouchers

30% discount on food and drinks for you and up to five friends

Support programs including counselling and mental health resources

Healthcare cash plan

Long service awards

Charity donations upon completing induction

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience, ideally in hospitality/leisure.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, confident, and goal-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by creating and implementing engaging outreach activities.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Proactively source and convert new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you a confident and driven individual with a passion for sales and a love for leisure/hospitality? Are you looking for a financially stable business with exciting growth plans? As an Event Sales Executive, you'll be the face of our brand, building relationships with local communities, corporate clients, and customers to showcase our venue's offerings. Whether securing new business or strengthening existing partnerships, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive sales by creating and implementing engaging outreach activities.
2. Build and maintain long-term relationships with stakeholders and partners.
3. Proactively source and convert new business opportunities.
4. Collaborate with the operations team to ensure seamless service delivery.
5. Achieve and exceed sales targets.
6. Represent the brand at local events to enhance brand presence.
7. Provide regular reports and insights to management.
8. Conduct data collection and promotional activities such as leafleting.
9. Monitor competitor activity and industry trends to adapt strategies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous sales experience, ideally in hospitality/leisure.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, confident, and goal-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Motivated, independent, and creative in driving sales.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic about customer service excellence.
• Willing to travel locally or regionally.
• Available to work outside regular hours when needed.

Hollywood Bowl Group is passionate about bringing families and friends together for fun and healthy competition. Since going public in 2016, we've expanded to 75 UK and 15 Canadian centres under various brands. We value diversity and inclusion, promoting equal opportunities for all employees.

Benefits:

• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• 50% off food during shifts.
• Optional pension plan.
• 28 days holiday plus additional days based on service.
• Access to training programs and apprenticeships.
• Monthly free game vouchers.
• 30% discount on food and drinks for you and up to five friends.
• Support programs including counselling and mental health resources.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Long service awards.
• Charity donations upon completing induction.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.