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Sales Manager £33,000 - £38,000 depending on experience23 days BH's and additional day off for your birthday Discretionary bonus schemeMedicash Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children) Aviva Digicare Free annual healthcare check Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Entertainment discounts up to 55% off cinema tickets Health & Wellbeing discounts Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%) Travel discounts Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia Shopping discounts Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards Meals on duty Vodaphone discounts Pension scheme and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back Competitive and supportive family benefits Day off for baby's 1st birthday Holiday purchase scheme On-going training & development and career pathways Professional subscriptions paid Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products What you'll be doing: Pro-active Sales Manager with Training, Conference & Corporate accommodation focus, reporting to the Director of Sales at Kent's Hill Park.Milton Keynes based residential venue with on-site leisure, large M&E and high-volume bedroom stock.Are you someone who loves dealing with new clients and showcasing an outstanding venue? Do you enjoy the buzz of generating and securing new business and being part of a dynamic venue that appeals to wide audience? If so, we want to hear from you!As Sales Manager, you will pro-actively source new business for the venue, develop relationships with existing agents and direct clients. Following on sales leads, identifying opportunities, and conducting hotel presentations and site visits. More about the role: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local & national businesses and develop relationships to drive business in all segments (conference, training, meeting, corporate and transient).Contribute to the delivery of the KHP sales strategy, which encompasses direct sales calls; telesales; research; appointment making; promotional campaigns; corporate entertaining, networking, social events, client familiarisation visits and contract negotiation.To constantly recognise and develop new accounts from the corporate markets.To investigate new areas of business in terms of market development into new territories and market segments to quantifiable targets. Who you are: Proven sales experience within the hotel industryExcellent communication skillsConfident in meeting new people and presenting to groupsStrong understanding of revenue management principlesDriving license and vehicleWho we are:Kent's Hill Park is part of The Venues Collection; five easily accessible properties located across the UK a division of Levy UK Ireland.At Levy UK Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard. We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate. Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness. We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
Our client has a permanent vacancy for Sales Support Specialist. Essential Job Duties Implement business development initiatives that promote long-term growth in assigned territories that maximize revenue, margin, and inventory opportunities for the company, and deliver long-term partner relations. Partners with the sales team to liaise with each location in the market ensuring the business relationship is effective and efficient without complaint. Provides administrative support to include managing the daily inbox, monitoring Import / Export Printer Files for success, completing Meta Data Price checks and resolving Print File Errors (i.e.Barcodes, Mismatch, etc.). Works to resolve basic availability or infringement claims, escalating more complex issues. Answers invoice and payment queries, monthly content requests audits, delta file audits for catalogue and sample copy requests. Publishes the best seller listings and title status reports. Supports Global pricing initiatives. Assists in the implementation of market sales objectives and strategy for delivering sales plan. Working with Sales Manager, reviews sales objectives against target and prospective client status. As assigned prioritizes key accounts and ensures effective utilization of resources. Works with the Marketing department as required to ensure marketing objectives are implemented. Assists in providing reports and data for MBD's and Meetings, to include creation of PowerPoint presentations. Assists with deal proposals for review by management for pricing and contracts with reference to the Deal Forms process as appropriate. Participates in planning and implementation with printers through to contract signature stage, following agreed protocols for contract negotiation. Regularly reports on activities and completed sales across the range of solutions. Provides regular customer, product information, competitor, and market feedback to management as required. Works closely with Customer/Client Relations/Operations and Finance team and where appropriate the relevant global Sales team on global accounts to support clients. Attends trade events associated with assigned portfolio. Any other duties as deemed necessary by the business from time to time. To be responsible for your own Health and Safety and be aware of factors affecting your colleagues to maintain a safe environment. To report any accidents or potential hazards to your Line Manager immediately. Requirements 3 years' sales experience / bookselling/publishing industry experience essential 1 year of client management experience preferred. Degree level education Ability to manage sales and projects. Proven business development driven project success. Able to prove an ability to develop imaginative business solutions from past experience. Excellent communication skills; both personally and in with regards to project management. Financial acumen when it comes to sales opportunity and business analysis. Requires demonstrable sales focused and customer centric approach. Flexible and proactive Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and be computer literate. Must be able to manage workload by establishing priorities; be detail-oriented; and possess the ability to operate successfully within a fast-paced environment. A flexible approach to work, hours and be adaptable to change are critical attributes. Fluent in a language in addition to English preferred. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.