Conference & Events Sales Executive - Full Time - London

We're currently recruiting for a dedicated Conference and Events Sales Executive to join the team at HMS Belfast to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Restaurant Associates on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

Would you like to work at an iconic London landmark which offers a historic and inspiring venue for private dining, summer deck parties, meetings, product launches, wedding receptions, and more?

Our menus are a culinary tribute to the cities where HMS Belfast has sailed, from San Francisco to Tokyo. Our talented team is ready to take you on a unique gastronomic journey tailored to the rich history of HMS Belfast.

As a Conference and Events Sales Executive, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates? Here's what you need to know before applying...

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To raise the profile of the company with existing and new clients
• Promptly respond to all incoming sales enquiries, drive conversion rate, arrange site visits and contract booking
• Proactively process event enquiries and to actively work as part of the sales team to increase and enhance revenues achieving overall targets.
• Conducting reactive sales activities including responding to telephone and e-mail enquiries
• Proactively sell the facilities by various techniques and always aiming to meet customer needs and exceed customer expectations.
• Consistently ensure the highest standards of accurate and timely customer, staff and management information.
• Develop client, venue and internal relationships through knowledgeable and effective enquiry handling
• Ensuring high level of conversion of bookings to achieve and exceed targets set.
• Work with event planners effectively to provide a seamless handover for final event details
• Nurture client relationships to maximise all upselling and sales opportunities.
• Network with internal and external stakeholders.

Our ideal Sales Executive will:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisation skills
• An ability to sell a product / package.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people
• Confidence
• Good attention to detail
• Previous experience within the Hospitality Sector
• Knowledge of Delphi booking system (but not essential)

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive? Because diversity is our strength!

Job Reference: com/1808/90347001/52678737/SU #RA Venues