Event Sales Executive

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Event Sales Executive. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Experience one of Melbourne’s leading Catering & Events organisations
• Get access to great employee benefits
• Deliver exceptional products that emanate style and ignite imaginations

About food&desire

Creating a unique and memorable client journey is our passion, it’s our morning motivation; it’s our coffee. We have one opportunity to create amazing unforgettable memories for our clients and now we have an exciting opportunity for you to help us do so. With a new venue on the horizon, we’re looking for a Sales Executive to join our world. One who shares our love for creating happiness through innovation, unparalleled customer service and love for events.

Our client’s journey starts with you.

Now in our 17th year of operation, food&desire are one of Melbourne’s leading Catering & Events companies. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, our world is driven by passionate people with a common objective – creating amazing, unforgettable events!

What’s on offer for you -

• Discounted parking, health insurance, meals from Carousel Café and other employee benefits
• Team menu tastings with our Executive Chef to further your food&beverage knowledge
• Positive and supportive team culture that promotes happiness
• Doona days and flexibility around culturally significant holidays
• Training and development from the best

What your day to day at food&desire would look like -

• Working alongside the Sales Team, you will drive and generate sales from enquiries
• Manage the sales process via Priava from lead generation, appointment setting, client proposals and contracts into sales conversion
• Organise and assist in planning venue presentation, client meetings & venue viewings 
• Provide exceptional customer service ensuring client satisfaction
• Meet new clients, conduct sales meetings
• Present weekly and monthly sales reports to the Sales Team

Is this you? -

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a sales role, even better if gained in the hospitality industry
• Proven results in revenue growth and impressive conversion
• Passionate about the impact you have in sales and growth for the business
• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Highly motivated as you are driven to succeed and achieve satisfaction from hitting your targets
• Fantastic at time management, with exceptional organisational and planning skills
• Build rapport with clients based on a genuine passion for fabulous customer service
• Understand the catering & events industry, with strong food & beverage knowledge
• Experience with Priava event software will be highly regarded

You will experience some of Melbourne’s most amazing events. Working with the latest in food and design trends amongst a team of truly passionate professionals.

We choose happiness as a workplace value! We act with integrity and are driven by passion. Our people are inspired to create beyond our client’s wildest dreams. If this excites you and you think you have what it takes, apply with us today.

Please note, due to the expected number of amazing applications, only those who have been short listed will be contacted.

Find out more about food&desire at www.foodanddesire.com