Hospitality Sales Executive

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The Jockey Club .We have a fantastic opportunity for a Hospitality Sales Executive to join our National Commercial team at Sandown Park Racecourse driving revenue across our 3 iconic London Racecourses – Epsom Downs, Kempton Park and Sandown Park.About The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival and The Derby. Owning and operating 15 courses, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food, and entertainment on raceday’s and beyond.As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible.At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.The Hospitality Sales Executive will

Identify and target new commercial customers and sectors.Achieve business targets through proactive sales, including generating and attending client meetings.Participate and host client site visits, meetings, exhibitions and open days.Grow business from the existing customer base to meet targets, ensuring strong levels of repeat business.Responsible for meeting and corresponding with all potential clients, handling, and converting incoming enquiries and contracting bookings.Proactively sell to all prospective customers, by researching them thoroughly and using conversion tactics to win new business for the Region and Group.Provide accurate weekly sales and activity reports.About you

Proven track record in sales within a hospitality-focused environmentThrives in fast-paced, target-driven settingsResults-oriented with a strong drive to win and convert new businessPassionate about building long-term client relationships and delivering premium serviceExceptional communicator with the ability to influence at all levelsHighly organised with a process-driven mindset and keen attention to detailProactive, tenacious, and self-motivatedCollaborative team player who contributes to collective successWhat we offer in return

All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contributionA healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health and wellbeing services.Competitive salary with generous bonus structure25 days annual leaveAccess to a suite of Learning and Development training resources from renowned providersA whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme and discounts across varying retailers and services.Closing date for this vacancy is 26th September; we reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if we receive many applications.Details

Seniority level: AssociateEmployment type: Full-timeJob function / Industries: Spectator Sports and ..... full job details .....