Sales Manager

We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our expanding team. We have a progressive, energetic and friendly sales team at Telford International Centre, Visit England’s Business Events Venue of the Year 2024.  This role is varied and exciting, with a great product to sell. It includes business development, account management, and inbound enquiry handing along with national travel and attendance at industry events. There is plenty of autonomy and scope for personal development.

This is a full time and permanent role, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, generally Monday to Friday. We are a customer facing industry therefore this role includes on-site working, with occasional working from home based on business need. UK wide travel/overnight stays are necessary in this role.

Responsibilities include:• Enquiry Management. • Proposal Writing • Client venue tours. • Networking and hospitality events. • Competitor research and awareness. • Venue, product, service and destination knowledge. • Off-site business development via appointments, drop ins & tele sales. • Account management and client care. • Contract management and event handovers. • Data, administration and reporting.

Skills/Experience Required: • Minimum 2 Years Sales experience – ideally B2B. • Events & Hospitality sector knowledge an advantage. • Competitive and passionate. • Drive, energy and determination to succeed. • Perceptive and a talented negotiator, persuader and influencer. • Team target focused. • Commercially Astute. • Excellent verbal, written, presentation and inter-personal skills. • Legal knowledge – comprehend and adhere to internal/external relevant obligations such as GDPR, the Bribery Act, etc. • IT literate – proficient in word, excel, e-mail and databases. • Full clean driving license and access to a car as national travel is a requirement of this role.