At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales for functions and events while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Exciting club environment focused on events and hospitality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with plenty of opportunities to shine and innovate.
- Why this job: Join us to make memorable events happen and boost your sales skills.
- Qualifications: Sales experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for events.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
Sales Executive – Functions & Events – Dartford
Collaborate with, and support colleagues to ensure the club achieves and exceeds its Functions & Events targets.
Being self‑sufficient on lead generation, through effective follow‑up calls, outreaching and any other means deemed necessary by the Manager.
Support the Sales Manager in ensuring social media accounts are updated with engaging content to attract interest in our pages.
Understand key competitors and monitor their activity and pricing structures.
Conduct tours of the club, showcasing facilities.
Respond to incoming telephone, email and walk‑in enquiries.
Convert enquiries into sales through effective follow‑up and closing techniques.
Ensuring that all sales procedures are being correctly implemented and used to generate new leads and convert enquiries to business.
Prepare proposals and contracts ensuring that deposit and payments are received on time.
Prepare weekly event sheets in accordance with bookings and liaise with the operations team.
Assist with marketing campaigns and follow up with telesales.
Promote functions & events in accordance with the marketing plan.
Contribute to new sales initiatives and campaigns.
Being fully conversant with the Club's Health and Safety policy and emergency procedures for fire and accident, reporting any accidents in the prescribed manner.
Take on any additional duties as requested by the Club Management team.
- Handling telephone/email enquiries following the company standard by fulfilling the criteria set out on the Telephone Enquiry Assessment Forms.
- Touring prospective customers following the company standard by fulfilling the criteria set out on the Tour Assessment Forms.
- Responding to Web Enquiries within one hour by telephone where possible.
- Processing prospect information accurately onto the prospect system and following up all enquiries by setting actions on the prospect system accordingly.
- Processing new events onto the system accurately and correctly.
- Making a minimum of 20 outgoing quality contacts per day on the telephone.
- Generating new leads using social media and outreach activities.
- Contributing to the planner by putting ideas forward and carrying out activities on the planner set by the Sales Manager.
Proven experience in sales, ideally within events and hospitality background.
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Target‑driven with a proactive and self‑motivated approach.
Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Ability to build rapport quickly and deliver outstanding customer service.
Familiarity with CRM systems and sales pipelines.
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Sales Executive - Functions & Events - Dartford employer: Burhill Golf & Leisure
As a Hospitality Supervisor in Dartford, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values fun, ambition, and collaboration. We offer a supportive environment where your leadership skills can flourish, alongside opportunities for personal growth and development. With benefits like gym access, discounted meals, and a strong focus on team culture, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying their work.
Contact Details:
Burhill Golf & Leisure Recruitment Team
