Job description
Deputy Sales Manager
Up to £29,000 depending on experience
Monday - Friday
At RA Venues, part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, we inspire great experiences at some of the UK’s leading cultural and heritage destinations. From cappuccinos at Pennethorne’s in Somerset House to feeding hungry herbivores at Bristol Zoo, or sophisticated afternoon teas in Liberty London to alfresco brunches at the Coach House Kitchen at Hatfield House, we celebrate great food and legendary dining across our portfolio of clients
Are you a Deputy Sales Manager looking for that next challenge working for a unique fast paced industry? Do you have experience driving sales and new business within a hospitality environment? Our business is on the lookout for a Deputy Sales Manager to join us onsite in Leeds
More about the role:Key responsibilities will include:
- Driving the conference and events sales strategy
- Ownership of sales and marketing plan for the venue
- Marketing and promotional activities for the venue, ensuring all websites and online directories are consistently updated and to brand standards
- Management and delivery of local corporate account plans (working with BDM)
- Proactive sales activities for the venue
- Reactive sales activities for the venue including internal client bookings
- Accurate sales reports/forecasts and achievement of venue performance standards
- Management of the onsite C&E Event Planner
- Communication with central sales team and BDM
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:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Our ideal Deputy Sales Manager will be a self-motivated individual with a proven history of driving sales and new business.
- Previous experience in a sales role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for hospitality, sales and customer service
- An ability to inspire customer trust and confidence
- Experience selling events or services in hospitality or unique venues
About Us
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:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Part 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/0205/97817001/52492634/SU
Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.