Central Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Location: Bristol (Hybrid role: min 2 days on-site at venue)
Salary: £28,000 per year + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality experiences?
Join our dynamic sales team based in Bristol and be at the heart of curating memorable events across our unique venues!

About the Role:

As a Sales Executive, you will play a vital role in driving corporate event bookings and revenue. Working closely with Business Development Managers and Event Planners, you will convert enquiries into confirmed bookings, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our corporate event business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responding to and managing sales enquiries via telephone and email

• Following up promptly to convert enquiries into bookings

• Securing venue showrounds for clients and planners

• Achieving and exceeding sales targets

• Issuing contracts and ensuring smooth handover to Event Planners

• Cross-selling across multiple venues in and around Bristol

• Proactively contacting past clients and lapsed accounts to boost repeat business

• Monitoring competitor activity and using market intelligence to maintain our competitive edge

• Keeping accurate sales reports and maintaining booking system compliance

• Supporting sales and marketing campaigns, including attending local and national showcases

• Delivering exceptional customer service to maximize satisfaction and repeat business

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in proactive sales, preferably in high-profile Conference & Events venues

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

• Experience with diary/booking management systems

• At least 1 year of experience working within the Bristol market

Desirable:

• Experience selling across multiple sites

• Strong commercial awareness, understanding sales and profit links

• Knowledge of Delphi or Salesforce CRM systems

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to work extended hours or overnight as needed during peak times

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2108/96126001/52758352/SU #RA Venues

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!