Salary: £35,745 to £40,221 

Contract: full time, permanent

Location:  Harrogate Convention Centre

 

Are you ready to join our successful Sales Team and be part of taking Harrogate Convention Centre to the next level? If so, keep reading!

 

 

Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) is one of the UK’s most high-profile event venues, nestled in the unique Victorian Spa town of Harrogate.  This uniquely flexible world-leading facility hosts events, conferences, exhibitions and must-see entertainment.

 

 

 

As one of our Account Sales Managers, you will acquire new business while nurturing a loyal returning customer base.  You will be responsible for identifying appropriate conference, exhibition and corporate event sales targets for the venue, and produce accurate and compelling proposals in order to close the sale. You will work externally with potential and current clients, suppliers, industry association and bodies, regionally and nationally. Internally, you will work in harmony with all HCC and NYC (North Yorkshire Council) colleagues specifically in sales, marketing, catering, technical and all other event functions. 

 

 

 

You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of sales within an event or hospitality setting and a keen understanding of event booking systems and requests for proposals. Comfortable with CRM database management, you will need strong IT skills that include use of all MS Office packages. Achieving and exceeding deadlines and targets are a must, and like all HCC colleagues you will have a “can do” attitude.

 

An understanding of the venues current customer base is desirable but not essential.

 

 

 

When you join HCC, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your employment terms. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots, lots more…

 

 

Contact and apply  

 

Applying is easy, simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

 

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Paula Lorimer, Director of Harrogate Convention Centre: 01423 500500 or email: paula.lorimer@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

 

 

Closing date:  Sunday 11th February 2024

Interview dates: Wednesday 21st February and Monday 26th February 2024