Sales Executive

Description

The 4 Star Bridge House Hotel is currently recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our team. The successful candidate should be passionate about driving sales & increasing revenue. The ideal candidate will have a strong business development background and finding new ways of increasing sales, negotiating deals and maintaining customer satisfaction will play an important part in this role.

General Responsibilities:

· Identify & qualify new leads and opportunities for the hotel by arranging meetings, presentations and site visits to showcase the facilities.

· Undertake proactive sales calls/activities via email, in person or online with clients as outlined and planned within the Sales & Marketing Plan.

· Promote and generate new business for transient, group, meetings & wedding segments.

· Represent the hotel at networking/industry events when required.

· Manage and cohost client events in conjunction with sales team

· Prepare and present customized event proposals and quotations

· Ensure all client requirements are met and accurately documented.

· Collaborate with the hotel’s event and operational teams to ensure seamless event planning and execution.

· To comply with statutory and legal requirements for

Health & Safety, fire, hygiene, licensing and employment.

· Research and target potential corporate clients.

· Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers.

· Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets. Prepare and present sales proposals and contracts tailored to client needs.

· Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities. Analyse market data to identify new opportunities and improve sales strategies.

· Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to close deals. Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies and legal regulations.

· Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and client interactions.

· Prepare regular reports on sales performance and forecast future sales trends.

· To ensure all sales administration work is complete, follow-up calls, research calls, rate contracts etc and communicate all negotiated rates to reservation, front office and accounts.

· Strive to meet measurable targets and goals as per the performance management plan.

· To become an active member/colleague of the company sales & marketing team and attend regular hotel and company meetings as required.

· To work with the hotel team to ensure new & existing companies are looked after, ensuring they receive excellent service to grow a loyal relationship with the customers.

· To deal with any queries or complaints that may arise in a professional and efficient manner, making sure to notify the relevant manager of any problems that have occurred.

· To lead by example, specifically with regard to personal presentation, punctuality, attendance, application to work, team work and customer care.

· To be flexible with regard to working hours, travel and place of work

· To carry out any other reasonable task as assigned by management to meet with business needs.