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Corporate Sales Manager - Balerno, Midlothian, UK

Highly experienced sales manager with a broad range of sales skills from research through to strategy. Specialise in hospitality/events industry but will consider others.

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate:£30.00
Available From:Now
Seller ID: 251861
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CV

I am a highly experienced B2B sales manager with a broad range of skills including, research, cold calling, telesales, database management and cleansing, account management, presenting, sales management, project management, sales strategy planning to name but a few. I have 10 years experience in sales and marketing - all gained within the hospitality industry . My most recent role was 7 years as a Corporate Sales Business Development Manager with a high profile conference centre. Prior to this I have worked within a small conference venue finding agency and hotels. Whilst the hospitality industry is my specialist area of expertise, I am prepared to take on projects in other industry sectors.

Employment History

(Nov 2000 & ongoing)

Corporate Sales Manager

Edinburgh

Generating new and significant Corporate Business for the venue
Development and Implementation of Sales Strategy, Policies & Procedures
Maintaining and Developing existing Client relations within the market
Developing potential clients in the Corporate Market to generate new Business
Ensuring all clients receive a consistent and professional service
Organising and hosting familiarisation trips - this includes management of budgets, project management and leading a cross functional team.
Organsing and conducting site visits for clients
Attending industry exhibitions/trade shows and taking part in other industry related events/functions
Reviewing, analysing and evaluating all sales activities/resources and budgets for the Corporate Market
Agreeing and achieving/exceeding targets for revenue and economic impact for the Corporate Market
Promotion and development of the venue's image within the conference and meetings industry
Making and attending appointments with clients who have significant business for the venue


(May 1998 to Nov 2000)

Team Leader & Business Co-ordinator

Edinburgh

This small company is a conference venue finding agency which re-located to Scotland in 1997. I was employed to help establish the company and develop the business in this region.
Venue Search
Client Liaison
Sales, Marketing and Promotions for the Company
Business & Project Management
Human Resource Management - team leader to 2 employees
Gained extensive knowledge of hotel & conference industry and venues
Decision Making and Negotiating Skills on behalf of clients


(Jun 1997 to May 1998)

Conference & Banqueting Co-ordinator

Stakis Edinburgh Airport Hotel, Edinburgh

Conference & banqueting sales & operations
Conference enquiry handling
Hotel show round & entertaining
Business conversion and rate management
Maintaining existing accounts & researching new accounts
Office organisation and administration

Education

(Sep 1993 to Jun 1997)

Napier University

BA Hons (2:1) Hospitality (Hotel and Catering) Management
Dissertation Topic - Marketing Strategies in Hotel Conference and Banqueting Facilities


(Sep 1989 to May 1992)

Priestley 6th Form College

A Levels - Maths, Geography, Psychology
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award


(Aug 1985 to Jun 1989)

Lode Heath Comprehensive & Lymm High School

GCSE - Maths, English Language, English Literature, Geography, French, Physics,Computer Studies, Art

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