About a career with Elis
Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving business growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? You will be working in a unique and most beautiful part of the country (The Lake District). This opportunity is not just a "job" but a lifestyle change, especially for those who enjoy walking and climbing the famous and amazing peaks in the Lake District.....
If you are passionate about developing new opportunities and building relationships, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Elis is a meritocracy, and we promote and reward individuals who deliver against objectives, commitments and show great performance. Ambition and enthusiasm are key traits of our employees who live the values our business is built on; Respect, Integrity, Exemplarity and Responsibility.
Your Mission at Elis
As the Hospitality Sales Consultant you will be responsible for achieving new sales across our hospitality business which includes bed linen, table linen and spa ranges. You will drive sales growth by winning new independent and small group accounts for the assigned territory and represent the company in the highest professional manner, getting into hotels and convincing customers of the benefits of switching to Elis linen rental services. This role offers extensive training, ongoing support, and a clear progression path, providing you with the perfect platform to develop a successful career in sales.
- ?????To target and win new linen rental contracts within the Hospitality sector.
- Full accountability for sales activities in the assigned territory for all customers of bed, table and hotel spa linen.
- To deliver effective, compelling sales calls and presentations to drive sales.
- Accurate & regular forecasting against the regional strategy in association with the General Manager (pricing, account type, scale, opportunities etc).
- Demonstrating or presenting products and services to General Managers, Buyers and Housekeeping staff.
- Ensure diary is managed effectively to maximise customer interactions & manage sales activities through the effective use of CRM.
- Achievement of agreed sales targets and objectives on a monthly / quarterly and annual basis
- To have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the company products, services, policies and objectives.
- Development of business plans in order to optimise new business sales.
- Work closely with the wider matrix of stakeholders and support (Commercial Director, Regional Director, National Sales, Key Account Managers, Customer Service Mangers and Account Managers) to support account wins.
What will make you stand out?
- Ability to persuade and influence people at all levels and develop good working relationships.
- A proven track record of commercial awareness, achieving sales targets and excellent negotiation skills.
- A self-starter and ability to organise self to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
- MS Office and general IT skills including use of CRM systems.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Good negotiation skills with ability to win new business independently.
- Effective communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to analyse, understand and drive sales performance metrics.
What's on offer?
- Salary £30,000-£35,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission
- Company Car
- Training & Development: Comprehensive training program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Career Progression: Clear career advancement path with regular performance reviews.
- Culture: A supportive and inclusive work environment with regular team-building activities.
If you are ready to embark on an exciting sales career with a company that values innovation and growth, we want to hear from you!
Join us at Elis and become a part of our success story!
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