Wedding & Events Sales Executive

Are you an organised and proactive individual with a passion for Sales?

Do you love seeing a plan come together? Knowing that your efforts and organisation have assisted in the success of someone’s big day?! If so, say “YES”….. And apply today.

Stoke by Nayland Resort is an award-winning company looking for two Wedding and Events Sales Executives to join its growing Team.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will be responsible for wedding and event sales within the Hotel and Company. We are looking for a pragmatic individual who can build guest relationships and keep calm in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to build relationships to produce successful sales and events.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Achieving sales of weddings and events for the Resort based on targets and KPIs.
• Complete a smooth handover to produce and send initial contracts/function sheets to clients.
• Meet clients as requested to discuss arrangements and invite clients to view facilities.
• Attend and complete all planning meetings.
• Amend and review all function sheets as and when required with the client.
• Working closely with all departments to maximise service opportunities.
• Identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets.
• Conduct social/wedding sales appointments on weekends and evenings as required.
• To use creativity to offer clients innovative solutions and add value which can be delivered through expertise and experience of large events planning.
• Ensure all accounting-related aspects of each booking are acted upon and accurate.
• Assisting with the Hotel’s Wedding Fayres and open evenings.
• Attend Internal Function and Operations Meetings to discuss upcoming events.
• Ensure smooth handover from the Events Team to the Front of House team.
• Meet and greet clients on the day for large events.
• Make feedback calls post-event for possible rebooking.
• Deliver against Key Performance Indicators and report across conferences, golf days, events and weddings.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to grow relationships to produce sales
• Great communication skills
• Be customer focused
• Great attention to detail
• A head for figures and the ability to accurately document costings
• A pragmatic approach to their work
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to work to clear deadlines

Just some of the great benefits of working at Stoke by Nayland Resort:

• Competitive Salary package
• Gym, pool and golf membership at a discounted rate
• Discounted hotel rooms – midweek and weekend
• Discounted Spa treatments

Salary may be negotiable if the correct candidate should apply.

Due to a high volume of applications, we’re unfortunately not able to respond to everyone. If you have not received a response within 7 working days, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for taking the time to apply, and please keep checking our careers page for more exciting opportunities to work with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent