Sales Executive40 hours per weekUp to £35,000 per annumFulham Pier, Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, SW6 6HHWe are seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join our dedicated team at Fulham Pier. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth and delivering exceptional customer service to our clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, utilising your sales skills and commercial acumen to succeed in a target-driven role. If you have a proven track record in proactive sales, preferably within the hospitality or events industry, and are a self-starter with excellent communication and negotiation skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be part of something greater.What you’ll do:Financial Management:Achieve budgeted sales objectives and profit targets.Implement a proactive sales activity plan to maximise revenue and profit.Utilise commercial management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Priava) effectively.Analyse market sectors to identify trends and target opportunities.Maintain a thorough understanding of venue operating costs to ensure profitable selling.Lead sales initiatives and drive proactive revenue growth.Quality Service and Detail:Build strong relationships with the Events and Operations teams to ensure contracts and projects meet expectations and identify further business opportunities.Collaborate with the marketing team to maximise exposure.Comply with all company and client policies, procedures, and relevant statutory regulations (e.g., employment law, health and safety).Adhere to company values and sales standards, ensuring timely and professional responses to customer enquiries and quotes.People Management:Maintain professional relationships with all internal and external clients.Act as a professional representative of the company in all interactions.What you bring:Proven track record in proactive sales, preferably within the hospitality or events industry.Strong commercial acumen to grow and maximise sales in a target-driven environment.Self-starter with the initiative to drive sales ideas.Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively to achieve business objectives.Experience in budget management and measuring sales performance.Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).Strong knowledge of the local market is advantageous.Excellent communication, both verbal and written.Proven negotiation skills and the ability to build strong business relationships.Ability to work under pressure and deliver measurable sales targets.Excellent time management and organisational skills.What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform supplied.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
