Adventure Connections Ltd, Office Christmas Ltd
About Us
Based in Berwick Court farm our small agency handles thousands of clients and events annually. We’re serious about fun and passionate about creating unique, unforgettable events, for everyone.
Adventure Connections have been arranging events and experiences for 25+ years. We focus on leisure groups and package weekends, specialising in large group accommodation and short stays. We handpick the houses and suppliers we work with and create bespoke packages for our clients.
Office Christmas is the UK’s leading party-finder. Throughout the year we source venues, caterers and entertainment/production for groups of 10 through to 2000. At the moment our core focus is within the UK.
The Job
You will be working on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a great industry salary with uncapped commission (starting from £27,000) OTE £30,000-£40,000.
We're seeking an organised and highly motivated individual to drive our sales. You will have previous experience in sales, ideally within the events and hospitality sector and LOVE providing an exceptional experience. Your primary role will be to handle inbound leads from a range of sources but also bring in external revenue through other channels and resources. You will be supported throughout but expected to create new relationships and business opportunities.
This role involves selling and administrating events for our clients whatever the budget, all at the highest level. You will need to be highly customer focused and respond to all enquiries in a timely and professional manner. You will need to be confident speaking to new clients and suppliers over the phone, on virtual calls and in person.
Key responsibilities:
- Execute sales strategies, including diary management, identifying new sales and partner opportunities, and proactive business development.
- Ensure sales targets and KPIs are met and monitored consistently.
- Collaborate with the Line Manager across the portfolio to deliver proactive sales strategies.
- Contribute to contract negotiation and manage high-value clients.
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure compliance with group policies.
- Conduct viewings with clients and suppliers
- Work alongside the marketing team to support and be actively involved in campaigns.
- Attend networking events to actively promote the organisation's portfolio of services.
- Represent the company and cooperative with the rest of the sales team with potential for development into further team leadership.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience is essential, you will have extensive sales experience.
- You will have worked in the Events and hospitality industry, preferably at a venue/caterer or events/travel agency.
- You will have the drive to exceed targets and provide an exceptional experience.
- You will have the desire to go well above expectations in your role and within the events we offer to clients.
- A confident communicator, you will be happy to liaise and collaborate with the internal Sales administration team, and suppliers.
- You will be well organised and efficient with excellent time management
- Computer literate, you will be required to create proposals, reports and use a collection of different CRM
- Attention to detail is imperative.
- Someone who matches our core values: Fun, Innovative, Successful, Trustworthy, Adventurous
What can we do for you:
- Great industry salary with uncapped commission
- Quarterly Incentive schemes
- Fully supported on-boarding.
- Consistent training and growth opportunities for personal development.
- Our fun culture is critical to our success – we want someone excited about being part of our journey and adventure.
- Relaxed working environment with a vibrant office located next to Alfriston, near Lewes.
- Nursery contributions
- An open and honest workplace culture with amazing support systems
- Office pooch (Maximus the lab)
- Company Pension
If you are passionate about sales, have savvy and innovative ideas and want to be part of a sensational team, then we really want to hear from you!
Please note we work in a beautiful, converted barn in East Sussex with limited public transport therefore a driving licence/ access to a car is essential.
Please note that due to the amount of CVs we receive it may not be possible to reply to all of them, however, we do appreciate your interest.
Please supply your CV and a covering letter or short video detailing why you would like to join our team.
No agencies please.