Sales Executive

Our unique Grade II* listed Georgian Townhouse, is conveniently located between Oxford Circus and Regents Park, offering a variety of flexible event spaces accommodating between 6 and 150 guests that seamlessly combine traditional period features with contemporary facilities.

Perfect for conferences, press & product launches, dinners & receptions, parties, weddings and filming.

As a Sales Executive, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: up to £30,000 per annum plus 20% bonus

Sales Executive role focusing on both reactive and proactive sales

Main Purpose:

• To manage and convert venue enquiries and sales opportunities of the Sales & Events Department.
• To generate and contribute sales which will achieve the 41 Portland Place Monthly, Quarterly and Annual budget, profitability targets and deadlines.
• To maximise all revenue opportunities for both 41 Portland Place and Searcys.
• To proactively sell 41 Portland Place

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Sales:

• To have an understanding of the venue sales targets and to work towards all sales strategies.
• Receive incoming enquiries in accordance with the Sales Department standards and procedures and convert them into confirmed business.
• To prepare proposals for new enquiries, ensuring venue standards are adhered to and contain best fit/feature expectations for clients and maximising yield and revenue.
• All sales procedures and administration correspondence duties are up to date and completed in a timely fashion as per agreed KPI’s.  (Proposals, Contracts, Follow-ups and Deposit schedule/payments).
• To provide account management support for assigned client accounts.  To grow market share and generate new leads for the venue.
• To adhere to the company credit control guidelines and be aware of the company purchasing policies and procedures.
• To meet with prospective clients and show them around the venue facilities.
• To identify and support new leads for future business opportunities.
• To maintain a clean CRM database and booking calendar.
• To undertake appropriate administrative tasks for the department as required.
• To report sales activities on a daily and weekly basis.
• To support and represent 41 Portland Place hospitality activities, FAM Trips and Proactive shows and Exhibitions.
• To be familiar with the work of other departments – events, operations, internal sales and maintain good working relationships.
• To represent the venue in a professional manner at all times in behaviour, appearance and knowledge.
• To achieve targeted KPIs as agreed by the SMM.

• Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and vendors
• Fluent in English
• Must have soft skills
• Proven experience in Sales or Event Planning and Management
• Sales skills to drive revenue growth and build relationships with clients
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Searcys has a full blended learning programme that includes formal qualifications, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training. We are proud of the investment we make in developing our people to raise their standards to be the best they can be.

Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us. We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent.