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Venue Sales Coordinator £22K + commission

Permanent Position to start ASAP

Location
West End

Job Description
Join a Sales Team working with some of London's most prestigious venues. You will have a portfolio of sites to sell to your clients ranging from Banqueting Halls, to Conference Suites to Marquee Gardens for Summer Weddings. This would be a fantastic step in a career in events and sales - you will play a key role in some truly spectacular functions.

Main Duties
· Work towards the conversion of all sales leads to confirmed bookings and repeat business by providing the best possible customer service
· Use the computerised diary program to ensure all future sales leads are followed up correctly and all sales enquires and new contacts are entered in a timely and accurate manner
· Answer telephone enquiries within three rings, reply to all email enquiries within the hour and ensure that all enquiries are answered in an efficient and friendly manner
· Ensure all administration and correspondence is dealt with promptly and accurately
· Accurately record sales enquiries and sales leads on the appropriate form
· Ensure all financials are entered accurately on the computerised diary system and that the status of each booking is kept up to date to allow for financial forecasting
· Follow the deposit process and ensure invoices are paid before events
· Mailing marketing material, menus and directing clients to the website and proactive follow-up of all information sent
· Organising show rounds for venue visits wherever possible
· Attend and actively participate in daily and weekly sales meetings
· Ensure all correspondence relating to an event is filed accurately and passed on to the appropriate Venue Manager or Operations Manager
· Maintain and update the customer database at all times to ensure accuracy
· Ensure the follow-up procedure is carried out after an event
· Attending functions, promotions, client entertainment evenings and sales events as required

Required Skills and Desirable Attributes
· Sales focused with the ability to close business successfully and consistently
· Excellent communication skills and telephone manner are essential
· A professional team player with patience and initiative
· An understanding of the importance of high customer service standards
· An open mind to accept changes and innovations to allow for growth

Contact Details and How to Apply
Please email a Cover Letter and CV to david@offtowork.co.uk or call David on  020 7471 1703 for an informal chat.