Sales Assistant

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated professional to the role of Sales assistant at Alexander Stadium. The Sales Assistant role is a new position and will be key to the future success of the stadium, as you will be responsible for selling a range of new products and services that include conferencing, meeting and event spaces, event ticketing, commercial memberships and other income generating activities created by the commercial team. In addition, you will assist in delivering a sales strategy for the stadium. Reporting to the Commercial Manager the Sales Assistant will be the interface to any external agencies selling the conference, meeting and events spaces and will work alongside the operational team to ensure new event enquires can be delivered to the highest standard. The commercial team will be expected to create new programmes and activities that drive revenue to the stadium and will work alongside the new Marketing Assistant to promote these activities and convert enquiries into sales. The post holder has a unique opportunity to develop the post further while in the role and support the delivery of a new sales culture for the venue going forwards.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.