Event Sales Coordinator

Reporting into the Sales Manager you will handle the full planning and coordination of events from time of booking, demonstrating enthusiasm, knowledge, and an ability to identify and match customer needs to venue event solutions. You will be an excellent organiser with a passion for providing first class customer service. You will display confidence and professionalism throughout the customer journey, delivering results as part of a high performing sales team.
When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can't wait for you to join us!
What you'll do:

• Exceed targets by providing customers with a motivating and exemplary sales experience.


• To develop existing accounts and engage with them to increase their commitment.


• Manage sales enquiries through Prestige Venues & Events and venue client bookings inbox.


• Prepare and issue contracts and invoices for all sales in line with PV&E standards.


• Manage debt through collecting payments in a timely manner.


• Maintain an up-to-date CRM system, logging all enquiries and cleansing data.


• Answer all incoming calls in a professional and efficient manner.


• Understand the local & national market in order to sell effectively against the competition from both the venue and catering perspective.


• Assist with entertaining, sales missions, networking and exhibitions and at all times act as an ambassador for both Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events and the venue client.


• Attend relevant team meetings.


• Maintain accurate records on current key clients and prospects through the CRM system.


• Achieve personal KPI's to be agreed with Line Manager
  
  Proven track record in an Events Sales and Planning role


• Strong knowledge of the local market


• A good researcher, negotiator, and client focussed approach


• Excellent telephone manner


• Excellent communication verbal & written skills


• Excellent business relationship building skills and understanding of customer needs


• Ability to work under pressure and deliver measurable sales targets


• Excellent time management and organisational skills in order to prioritise various job demands


• Proven negotiation skills


• Detail focussed with strong event coordination skills
  
  Sodexo Live! have an exciting opportunity for an Event Sales Coordinator to join our first-class team at American Express Stadium, home to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club!

Sodexo Live! support with the hospitality at Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club both on Match Days and for Events; this is an exciting time to join us!

to £26,000pa + great benefits package
Working with Sodexo Live! 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 offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment


• Competitive compensation


• Access to ongoing training and development programs


• Countless opportunities to grow within the company


• Full training


We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and become a driving force behind Sodexo's growth and success!, Salary to £26,000pa + great benefits package