Conference and Events Sales Executive
The Kia Oval
SALARY
£23,000
per annum dependant on experience
- Sales Bonus
- 5% Club Bonus Scheme
- 23 days holiday increasing to 28 days based on length of service
- Non-Contributory Pension scheme
- Private Health Care
- Membership for domestic games, Tickets for International Games
Job Overview
The Corporate Sales Team at the Kia Oval is responsible for £20m worth of revenue primarily across sponsorship, hospitality and Conference & Events. The biggest sales team within this group focus on the non-match day events (C & E). We are looking for a coordinator to join the corporate sales team full-time to focus on event organisation for all Club and stakeholder events.
General Duties
- be an integral team member helping the team to achieve an annual budget
- responsible for developing new and existing business both proactively and reactively for the Conference and Event Sales Team
- process enquiries & proposals, providing best value options to customers while maximising sales opportunities, within agreed response times to all web based, email and phone enquiries accurately and within brand guidelines
- follow-up on enquiries & proposals within agreed timescales and customer preferred method, arrange customer site inspections where applicable in order to close sale
- provide direct liaison with customer and suppliers ensuring clear communications of each party’s needs and expectations
- ensure co-ordination of events are completed to the expected standard and within given time frames
- maintain excellent product knowledge at all times
- record accurately all customer profiles, enquiries and booking information making full use of the appropriate systems
- contribute ideas for the Sales and Marketing plan / be aware of competitor activities & industry trends
Essential Requirements
- GCSE including Maths & English
- At least 1 year’s experience within a hotel, venue or MICE agency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literate and confident in MS Excel; Word and Outlook
Desirable Attributes
- A level Attainment
- Knowledge of diary management systems
How To Apply
Please forward your cv and a covering letter stating why you are suitable for this post to: jobs@surreycricket.com
Closing date for applications will close at 5pm on Thursday 7th July 2022.
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@surreycricket.com.
