Conference & Events Sales Coordinator

Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, weddings, conferences, on-site hotel and our award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery.

We are seeking a C&E Sales Coordinator to join our friendly Sales Team to maximise revenue and profitability, and coordinate non-Raceday events.

The successful candidate in this role will:

• Respond to and convert new Conference & Events leads in a timely manner and in line with our C&E process.
• Produce proposals for new enquiries and keep the booking system updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting.
• Attend client entertaining/show rounds and develop C&E sales opportunities.
• Coordinate event planning for internal and external events, and provide event management assistance on the day when required.
• Work with the Operations team to ensure all information for events is recorded and shared appropriately.
• Coordinate event booking with suppliers.
• Carry out event feedback and encourage rebooking.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a sales environment, ideally within a hospitality or events environment.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills combined with a flair for customer interaction.
• Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude.
• Prior experience within the hospitality or events industries would be advantageous.

In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including:

• 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + days in lieu for weekend racedays worked
• Free annual membership to the Racecourse
• Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
• Private healthcare scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted Health Club membership
• Excellent opportunities for training and career growth.

To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd.

apply@conundrum.co.uk 

All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.