Sales Executive

An ambitious West Country-based Serviced Apartment provider and agency with an expansive portfolio of corporate accommodation now seeks an excellent relationship-builder and business developer to join the team and become central to the exciting and challenging expansion plans of the company. Although mainly office-based, there will be the opportunity to travel around the country from time to time.

Role: Account Executive, UK based West Country [MPI-00192]

Overview:
As an ambitious fast growing company specialising in the corporate travel industry, the organisation is looking to employ a dynamic and self motivated individual with a proven track record in sales, preferably in business travel.

Job Description:
• The role of account executive is diverse and challenging:
• Identifying potential clients during periods of lead generation
• Making initial contact through phone and e-mail
• Securing long term business relationships with face-to-face meetings and a dedicated personal service.
• Retention of clients
• Key account management
• Processing bookings using the bespoke on-line administration system
• Guest management

Person Specification:
This position will suit someone who is ambitious, goal orientated and reward driven. Being commercially aware and having an interest in the corporate travel industry would be advantageous.

Key areas of responsibility:
• Managing and developing existing accounts
• Processing reservations
• Securing new business

Essential Requirements:
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent verbal and written English
• 2 years proven sales experience
• Driver’s licence and own car
• Personable, approachable and confident in meeting new people
• Flexible and positive approach to tasks set, big or small
• Experience in the corporate travel industry

Remuneration guide: to £18,000 basic with OTE to £24,000

MPI Ref: MPI-00192