sales representative London, England
Job description
Job Description: Sales Executive in Hospitality
Position Overview: As a Sales Executive in the Hospitality industry, your main responsibility will be to drive revenue growth by actively promoting and selling our services to potential clients. You will play a vital role in attracting new business, building lasting customer relationships, and contributing to the overall success of Academy Hospitality. The role requires a proactive and results-driven individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Onboarding of New Partners:
- Be the face of Academy Hospitality for all new Partners (Hotels/Restaurants/Bars/events).
- Provide exceptional onboarding experiences to ensure they are set up for success on our platform.
Source New Business Opportunities:
- Proactively identify new openings and potential partnership opportunities in your area.
- Source leads and work towards signing up new partners for collaboration.
Local Events and Activation Support:
- Get involved in local events and support restaurant-specific sponsorships to promote our partners and engage with consumers.
Sales Presentations and Proposals:
- Deliver persuasive sales presentations showcasing the value of our hospitality services.
- Prepare customized proposals tailored to meet the specific needs of potential clients.
Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
- Understand clients' objectives and challenges to offer relevant solutions aligned with their business goals.
Negotiation and Contract Closure:
- Skilfully negotiate terms and conditions to secure profitable contracts.
- Work with the sales team and management to finalize deals and ensure smooth contract execution.
Market Intelligence and Competitor Analysis:
- Stay informed about industry developments, market trends, and competitors' activities to maintain a competitive edge.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience as a Sales Executive in the hospitality industry or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of hospitality services and offerings.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently as well as in a team.
- Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales-related tools.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, hospitality management, or a related field is preferred.
At Academy Hospitality, we value the dedication and expertise of our Sales Executives, as they play a vital role in driving revenue growth and enhancing our reputation in the hospitality sector. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you are enthusiastic about sales, have a passion for the hospitality industry, and are ready to make a significant impact, we welcome your application to join our dynamic team.
Academy Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
