Corporate Sales Executive

Our client, one of Ireland’s leading sports and exhibition venues are currently recruiting a Commercial Executive to promote their brand and services to the corporate market throughout Ireland.

Reporting to the Commercial Director you will be responsible for: 

• Achievement of annual budgeted sales revenue and targets for new accounts in the Irish Corporate Market and existing venue accounts.
• Generation and development of new accounts in the Irish Corporate Market through various sales tools such as cold calling, networking, developing sales plans, promotions, social media, attending trade shows etc, ensuring to follow up on any sales opportunities particularly on-site visits for potential clients to view facilities.
• Management and retention of existing assigned client accounts through effective client relationship building and regular communication (in consultation with Commercial Director).
• Servicing existing and new client requirements.  This will include presentations via iPad, slide shows etc, client on-site visits to view facilities, choosing the most suitable venue based on client requirements, producing detailed rental proposals, contacting caterers, insurance cover and chasing contracts, dealing with queries in a prompt and professional manner and maintaining contact with clients pre and post events.
• Maintain effective correspondence and ensure an accurate Customer Database is consistently maintained.
• Various administrative tasks such as updating events listings on the website, creating purchase order numbers, minute taking, preparing department reports and council listings, assisting in the marketing of some events, social media and website banners, mail outs and co-ordinating correspondence on behalf of the Commercial Team.
• Assisting in the completion of monthly sales reports and continuously monitoring and reporting on competitor activity with a view to maintaining venue competiveness and feedback information to the commercial team or other relevant personnel.
• Participate in any other projects, events or activities as assigned by the Director.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3rd level qualification in sales, marketing, business or another relevant area.
• At least 2 years B2B sales experience with at least 12 month experience working within the hospitality, events and  entertainment industry.
• A revenue-focused, results-driven individual with the ability to positively represent and negotiate. 
• A track record of achieving sales targets.
• A proactive, highly organised individual with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A being a confident team player who is also well capable of working on his/her own initiative. 
• Excellent MS Office skills and Full Clean driving licence.

Salary and Benefits: €32,000 + commission

Hours: Monday-Friday (35 hours per week)

Apply below with an up-to-date CV or for more information on this vacancy, please contact Mike 01-8783335

This vacancy is being advertised by Three Q Recruitment – an award-winning specialist recruitment and employment agency operating in three distinct divisions – medical & healthcare, catering & hospitality and professional services. For more details on us and the full range of our current vacancies visit www.3qrecruitment.ie