This leading contract caterers is recruiting an ambitious, proactive Sales Executive to help increase their client portfolio within the Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical sectors. This role would suit a talented and tenacious sales professional in the early stages of their career who is looking for an advancement opportunity.
Key responsibilities:
* Effective ‘Lead Management’ by generating new leads through exceptional verbal and written communication
* Identifying new business opportunities and growth areas
* Coordinate, prepare, complete and submit clear, concise and engaging tender documents
* Complete presentation slides as part of tender process
* Attend client meetings and site visits
* Create, manage and build client database
* Effective reporting of new business pipeline and tender progress to the Managing Director
* Maintain an efficient bid management process
* Continuous improvement of sales materials
* Attend networking opportunities
* Ensure KPI's are achieved
* Identifying useful trends for the company
* Maintain an active tender library
* Attend relevant industry events, conferences and seminars to keep abreast of industry trends
* Actively promote services across social media channels
Candidate requirements:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Hospitality / Tourism / Business
* Minimum two years’ prior industry-related sales / business development experience, ideally within the contract catering / hospitality sectors
* Keen interest in food, international food concepts and trends
* Exceptional written and oral communication, with business level proficiency in English
* Exceptional skills with all Microsoft applications
* Knowledge of the ETenders platform
* Superior time management ability
* Ability to travel with access to car and hold a full, clean driver’s licence
* The ability to be proactive, organised and handle work under tight deadlines
* A professional demeanour that is representative of the company
If you are a target-driven, “foodie” sales professional looking for an opportunity where you can help shape the company’s future, this could be the perfect match!
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