Sales Executive Monday-Friday

At Vacherin, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are Precise in delivering exceptional food and service, Personal in the way we build genuine relationships and care for others, and Bold in embracing new ideas, creativity and innovation. Together, we create memorable experiences for our clients while supporting each other to grow and succeed.

Are you passionate about food, drink and exceptional service? Would you like to join an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We're looking for a Sales Executive to join our team in Royal College of Pathologists.

Location: Royal College of Pathologists, London, E1 8QT

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday between 8:00-18:00, 40 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Conversion: Respond to incoming MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) inquiries via phone and email, aiming to maximize conversion rates.
• Lead and develop a team of 17 colleagues, including a Senior Sales Executive, two Sales Executives, chefs and front-of-house team members, promoting a high-performance culture and ensuring exceptional event delivery and guest experiences.
• Business Development: Proactively generate leads, cold call, and network to build a robust pipeline of new corporate clients and repeat business.
• Showrounds & Pitching: Conduct site visits and deliver compelling presentations to showcase venue capabilities, catering options, and audiovisual facilities.
• Quotation & Contracting: Create accurate, competitive proposals and negotiate event packages while adhering to pre-payment and pricing policies.
• Event Coordination: Produce detailed event orders and communicate client requirements to the catering and operations teams to guarantee seamless execution.
• Financial Administration: Issue contracts and final invoices, chase payments, and maintain accurate client databases.

Essential Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years in hotel sales, event coordination, or corporate hospitality sales.
• Commercial Acumen: A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and revenue targets.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a confident, professional telephone manner.
• Organization: Strong time-management skills to juggle multiple inquiries and detail-oriented administrative tasks simultaneously.
• Software Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office and specialized hospitality management software (e.g. Korbyt, Opera, Delphi, or similar booking platform).

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:

• Free meals
• 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 cash rewards 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

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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