Regional Sales Manager
Arena Racing Company
Arena Racing Company is Britain's largest racecourse group, operating sixteen racecourses and four greyhound stadia.
- Posted
- 19 Mar 2023
- Status
- Permanent
- Location
- Wales
- Closing date
- 30 Apr 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen within ARC for a Regional Sales Manager in our West region. Based at Chepstow Racecourse this role will work as part of our national sales hub to oversee all sales opportunity (both in Racing and Events) for Chepstow, Ffos Las, Hereford and Worcester Racecourses.
What is ARC?
We embrace diversity
We develop our people
We care for our visitors
We think about our impact
We are proud of our sport
Work Perks of being a Group Events Sales Manager (Maternity)
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…
Key duties:
- Responding to incoming enquiries within the prescribed timescale with a professional and positive manner.
- Maximizing profit from current clients, upselling and cross-selling where appropriate.
- Recognizing the opportunity by always addressing client needs to provide the best commercial solution through the best fit experience.
- Preparing accurate contracts within the set pricing parameters, consistent with the commercial model for specific course / race day / event.
- Applying sales incentives where appropriate to convert sales within the commercial parameters set by the Group Events Sales Manager
- Ensuring accurate and effective booking handover to the delivery teams who will be responsible for the operation of the experiences, continuing an effective and steady flow of communication.
- Work with the marketing team to create innovative ideas to enhance our events business.
- Ensure management systems are tightly controlled to ensure accurate customer data, pricing and costs are all in line.
- Ensure the client portfolio is effectively managed, liaising with high-value clients as a senior point of contact.
The person we are looking for as a will have the following:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within an Event based sales environment
- Knowledge and experience of working within a multi-site company
- Gravitas, charisma and excellent people management skills
- Outstanding customer service and communication skills
- Experience of managing line reports and diverse teams of people
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity; apply today.
How to Apply
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At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.