We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Free mealsOnsite free car parkingDiscounted Event ticketsContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Sales Office Manager to join one of our stunning venues. This is a sales management role with primary responsibility for driving new business from mostly a corporate sales platform whilst retaining and growing existing C&E accounts. The role will require thorough working knowledge of all key market segments and key clients within these, ensuring conversion rates are optimized and financial targets achieved. The position will be responsible for producing, delivering and managing sales plans to achieve venue sales, KPIs and supporting profitability targets as well as managing and motivating the event planning team members to achieve personal KPIs. The role is a 50:50 split between reactive and proactive sales for the venue.
Founded in New York 59 years ago,
Restaurant Associates
brings high quality dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces. We believe in the power of food and drink to bring people together, whether in a restaurant or speciality café, to inspire them to do great things at work.
Our food is crafted onsite by passionate people using the best ingredients and we know that a balanced, plant focused, natural, fresh and sustainable menu will increase the productivity of our customers and keep them motivated and happy whilst at work.Key responsibilities:
- Achievement of C&E sales budgetOwnership of sales and marketing plan for the venueMarketing and promotional activities for the venue, ensuring all websites and online directories are consistently updated and to brand standardsManagement and delivery of local corporate account plans (working with BDM team)Proactive sales activities for the venueReactive sales activities for the venue including internal client bookingsAccurate sales reports/forecasts and achievement of venue performance standardsManagement of the onsite C&E sales and events teamCommunication with central sales team and BDMs
Our ideal Sales Office Manager
- Previous experience within hospitality salesMinimum 2 years experience in a similar roleThorough working knowledge of all key market segments, in particular weddingsAware of local, national and global trends in the wedding industryGood understanding and working knowledge of sales systems & Microsoft 365Managing and developing a team to achieve and exceed sales targetsExcellent communication skills – both oral and writtenCommercial awareness and to be able to understand links between sales and profit
About UsPart 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.Job Reference: com/2805/90346001/52643559/SUCompass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!