Event Sales Coordinator

Job Introduction 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!
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:
To exceed targets by providing clients with a motivating and exemplary sales experience
Utilising all elements of the sales engine to ensure you are delivering a high performing sales culture. This includes understanding and living our sales values and competencies and following company standards of performance.
Manage C&E enquiries to the company standard.
Identify customer needs and provide solutions to match them.
Build working relationships with internal & external clients.
Ensuring quality management of data using CRM tools provided
Event planning for each event from start to finish guiding and assisting the client.
Prepare and issue contracts and invoices for all sales.
For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description
What you bring:
A proven track record in a 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.
What we offer:
to £25,000pa + 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!