Job Description

Sales Manager

Industry:

Wedding and Event Catering company

Location:

Winchester

Employment type:

Full time (Flexibility on hours essential)

Salary:

Up to 34,000, DOE

About us:

The Little Kitchen Company is a Winchester based multi-award-winning caterer with 14 years of experience in creating memorable events across Hampshire.

From intimate dining, corporate celebrations and the most amazing weddings - we pride ourselves on exceptional service, attention to detail and personalised experiences for all our clients.

Our events vary from small to large, corporate and private, and we look after everything from catering to tablescapes, bars and design.

We're on the lookout for a passionate, energetic and driven sales manager to join our fast-paced team and lead our sales enquiries - helping our clients to create those memorable celebrations!

Key responsibilities

Proactively contact and build relationships with clients, strengthening rapport and upselling where possible Ensure the company's CRM system has all the correct, up-to-date information & cleanse client records as necessary Provide creative insight and solutions to make the events experience as unique and memorable as possible Confidently guide and advise clients through menus and planning to create tailored quotes Ensure a high level of consistent client communication through follow-ups and booking process Arrange show rounds at selected venues with the prospect of building quotes Build and strengthen venue relationships (both current and new), ensuring regular contact and attending wedding & event showcases Ensure a smooth handover to our event managers once bookings are confirmed Diary management and understanding of short lead conversions (mainly for corporate and post service enquiries) Flexibility and willingness to help the team - helping with deliveries and events is necessary to the role.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and pension scheme Opportunity to work in a passionate, supportive and creative team Flexibility in hours to help create a diary full of calls and meetings Career development in an award-winning event management company

Requirements:

Passionate, dynamic and energetic individual, with drive and determination to hit key objectives Driving licence and own transport Ability to commute to Winchester 2 years sales experience (ideally in hospitality sector)

How to Apply:

Please send your CV along with a covering letter letting us know why you think you'd be a great fit for the role. A CV is great, but we'd like to get to know you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Winchester SO23: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you hold a UK driving licence with your own vehicle?
Experience:

sales (hospitality): 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person