Sales Executive

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality services company is seeking a driven Sales Executive to lead Conference & Events sales at Millwall Football Club. This role involves developing business strategies, nurturing key accounts, and ensuring outstanding client experiences. The ideal candidate should have a robust background in hospitality sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer service, with salary set at £35,000 plus bonuses.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Salary finance platform

Volunteering opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in proactive sales within venues, stadia or hospitality.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sell and promote conference and event facilities.
• Achieve revenue targets and manage local key accounts.
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Communication

Sales strategy development

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales ExecutiveMilwall Football Club£35,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits package40hrs pw predominantly Monday to Friday but flexibility required for all match daysJob IntroductionAt Sodexo Live!, we create exceptional moments that bring people together – from iconic sporting stadiums and world-class venues to unforgettable live events.We are proud to partner with Millwall Football Club, where our team delivers outstanding hospitality, catering and event experiences.We are now looking for a driven Sales Executive to take the lead on Conference & Events (C&E) sales, building strong relationships and maximising business opportunities to position the venue as a market leader for events in London.As a Sales Executive, you’ll be at the forefront of driving new business, developing key accounts and delivering memorable client experiences.Your focus will be on building strong connections, delivering results and ensuring every client interaction represents Sodexo Live!’s values of quality, service and excellence.If you are an ambitious, motivated and results-driven salesperson with a strong background in hospitality, venue or event sales we would love to hear from you!What You'll Do:Proactively sell and promote all conference, banqueting and event facilities at Millwall FC.Achieve revenue targets by developing and delivering a focused sales strategy.Actively generate new business leads, build a strong pipeline and convert opportunities into sales.Manage local key accounts and grow client relationships to encourage repeat business.Deliver exceptional customer service, from first enquiry to post-event follow-up.Collaborate with Sodexo’s central sales and marketing teams to maximise exposure and drive revenue.Stay ahead of market trends with competitor analysis and local market insight.Record and maintain accurate data through Salesforce and Priava systems.Please take the time to read the attached job descriptionWhat You Bring:Proven track record in proactive sales within venues, stadia or hospitality.Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication.Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.Confident in using Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus).Commercially savvy with a passion for customer service.Knowledge of the catering or events industry (desirable).What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform supplied.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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