Sales & Business Development Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | East Lothian |
| Area | Edinburgh, ScotlandEdinburgh, Scotland |
| Sector | Any |
| Salary | £32000 - £35000 per annum |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | J10574 |
- Description
- About the Role:
Are you a go-getter with experience in sales and business development? My client is looking for a motivated person to join their team and help take them to the next level! In this role, you'll be responsible for driving sales, developing new business, managing enquiries, and using strategies like email campaigns, calls, and meetings to reach your goals. If you're someone who loves hitting targets and making things happen, this is the job for you!
My client is all about creating fun and memorable experiences for their guests. If you want to be part of a team that's focused on bringing smiles to people's faces, then we'd love to hear from you!
This is an office-based role with regular visits to different sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Development:
·Find new sales opportunities through outreach, networking, and follow-ups.
·Develop and implement sales strategies to hit your targets.
·Sell packages, group bookings, private events, and special offers.
Sales Coordination:
·Handle Enquiries (calls, emails, etc.) about parties and events and provide great customer service.
·Promote packages and upsell extras to improve the guest experience.
Event Booking & Coordination:
·Manage party bookings, corporate events, and group bookings.
·Keep track of bookings and customer details using their CRM system.
·Work with the management team to ensure everything is ready for events and that they go smoothly.
·Upsell additional items for events.
Customer Engagement:
·Create personalised event proposals and follow up to close bookings.
·Build strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
·Help with event setup and management when needed.
Marketing Support:
·Work with the marketing team to promote events and special offers.
·Help with social media and community outreach to increase bookings.
Skills and Qualifications:
·Previous sales experience is a must.
·Experience in event coordination or customer service in a leisure or entertainment setting is a bonus.
·Great at talking to people and building relationships.
·Strong communication and organisational skills.
·Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM/booking systems.
What We're Looking For:
·A self-motivated person who is ready to take control of this role and make it their own.
·Someone who can create and implement their own strategies to drive sales and promote events.
·A people person who loves building connections with schools, group leaders, and businesses.
What We Offer:
·Competitive salary and commission.
·A fun, energetic work environment.
·Employee discounts.
Job Details:
·35 hours a week with 28 days of holiday.
·Typical hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Thursday, plus one day on the weekend. Flexibility needed for meetings or on-site events.
·Salary up to £35,000 (depending on experience).
·£500 monthly bonus for hitting targets (£12,000 annually).
·Extra commission on group bookings, field trips, private hires, and corporate deals.
·Option for a higher commission structure if preferred.
·Must have your own transport and be willing to travel between Edinburgh and Dundee.
·Office-based position (not remote).
For more information, please contact Joanna Collett at C&P Recruitment, or for immediate consideration please apply now.
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