Job Details
**At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Conference and events sales Coordinator at Southampton Football Club.**
**Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:**
Accountable for the sales of the conference and events business at Southampton football club
Grow manage and build client relationships to drive increased sales
Generate sales to achieve sales revenue targets
Ensure all events enquiries are captured effectively in Rendezvous
Sell, plan and coordinate all event types
Support the sales and marketing plan in line with venue and marketplace requirements
Help build a network of sales leads and manage key relationships from local corporates and small businesses to national companies and agencies.
Client enquiries are handled effectively and replied to within 3 hours of receiving
Agreed level of pro-activity and tasks are achieved
**Main Duties:**
At all times, role model behaviour in line with our values; Inclusive, Inquisitive and Uplifting
Take ownership of all relevant sales proposals from conception to completion.
Report, track and administer your own pipeline and enquiries daily
Carry out any reasonable tasks required by line management in a manner that is conducive to good business practice.
Collect payments and ensure debt is recovered in a timely manner through collecting deposits and balances in a timely manner within company policy
Produce purchase orders for every cost attributed to events ensuring they are authorised by line manager
To undertake CH&CO specific training courses relevant to this role
**Skills/Knowledge:**
Busy pro-active seller
Excellent admin skills
Keen seller and understands events
Demonstrate versatility and flexibility in a constantly evolving environment
Company systems, policies and procedures.
Knows the company/venue 'best in class' unique win themes.
Previous sales experience in catering
**Experience/Qualification:**
Experience in a similar position with a proven track record
Highly knowledgeable in C&E sales
Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and power point
Experience within the Contract Catering, Hospitality and/or Retail Industry
English language A Level or equivalent (minimum requirement).
**Health and Safety/Information security**
Ensure compliance with Company information security procedures in all activities
Proactively identify and report security risks to your manager
Report actual and suspected security incidents
You may be required to follow additional security dependent on your site.
Always follow Group and company policies and procedures
Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment
Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received
Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via incident reporting system
Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.
* **Great operational training and development**
* **Personal Development and Training opportunities We are passionate about our team growing with us.**
* **Pension scheme**
* **Eye care**
* **A great wellbeing strategy including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance**
* **Volunteering days**
* **Recognition schemes and people awards**
* **Access to some great high street discount vouchers**