Title:  Sales and Events Executive

Your Aramark journey starts here!

Are you looking to work in a fun but busy environment as part of a team delivering service and to an array of customers?
Are you looking for a challenge on a flexible basis?
Want to join a cracking team and a business that has opportunities across the UK?
If the answer is yes, then read on.
We are currently recruiting for a Sales and Events Executive to be a part of our integral team at Birmingham Botanical Garden, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TR

Perks of the job

• £24,000 per year
• Full time – 35 hours a week – 5 days a week including weekends
• Shifts range between 9am – 6pm
• Discounted meals on duty
• Free parking on site
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Life assurance & Pension scheme
• Free uniform
• MyStaffShop discounts – including savings on your weekly supermarket shop!
• Cycle2Work Scheme / Refer a friend Scheme
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to but to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within!
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided, we do not look for experience, we need a good attitude and the willingness to learn.

What you'll be doing

• Reactive and proactive sales 
• Answering and dealing with enquires from all platforms
• Planning events
• Upselling
• Producing sales reporting
• Producing contracts and obtaining payments
• Chasing debt
• Conducting show-rounds
• Attending trade shows 
• Looking after top accounts 
• Completing all administration tasks as required

Experience

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE C&E SECTOR

• Experienced in selling techniques
• Great negotiator 
• Experience of account management
• Experience of yield management
• Must have excellent telephone manner
• Confident 
• Ability to work as a team in a fast paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be target driven
• Ability to close a sale
• Experienced in use of CRM
• Understanding of the C&E industry and trends 
   

About Aramark

Northern Europe - Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.