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Form of workOur reputable client is seeking a Wedding and Events Sales Executive to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is extremely varied and would suit a dedicated and highly organised person who can work on their own initiative. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role who is enthusiastic about weddings.
If you are a highly customer focused person with a can-do attitude and positive demeanor, this may be the role for you!
The ability to work under pressure whilst displaying a keen eye for detail and excellent communication are key to this role alongside a warm and genuine approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responding to and sending proposals to wedding enquiries received via our website, email or telephone, whilst upselling on every occasion to maximise revenue
- Following up on enquiries, and conducting show rounds to company standards to convert enquiries into bookings
- Completion of wedding contracts with highest level of accuracy to ensure a superior customer experience and overall successful event
- Plan and execute details of the wedding via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion.
- Assisting Operations and the Wedding Manager with running the event on the day
- Assisting with planning and hosting of Wedding Fairs, Open Evenings, and Menu Showcase Evenings
- Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
Key Skills/Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued
- Organised with high attention to detail
Benefits:
- Discounted or free meals when on shift
- Pension
- Free car parking
- Gym membership
- Employee discount
FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions please contact us to discuss one of our many positions.
