Hospitality Sales Executive

Hospitality Sales Executive (Maternity Cover) Competitive Salary + Benefits Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, weddings, conferences, on-site hotel and our award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery. We are seeking a Hospitality Sales Executive to join our friendly Sales Team and assist in the day-to-day sales activity for boxes and dining to maximise revenue and deliver raceday targets. This is a maternity cover vacancy and as such the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis, due to start in early 2027 and anticipated to last up to 12 months. The successful candidate in this role will;

• Proactively represent Newbury Racecourse racing business to potential and existing clients
• Respond to and convert incoming enquiries for raceday hospitality boxes & restaurants
• Manage existing accounts and grow their potential
• Proactively generate new leads to build and enhance the existing customer portfolio
• Prepare detailed and accurate proposals
• Produce contract documents and invoices in a timely manner
• Ensure the booking system is updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting
• On racedays meet and greet, troubleshoot and liaise with customers to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Play an integral part in the coordination and delivery of box and dining products by forming a close working relationship with the catering team, ensuring customers' expectations are exceeded
• Organise sales visits (external and internal) You will be able to demonstrate:
• Previous experience in a sales environment, preferably with a mix of new business and proactive account management
• Prior experience within the hospitality or sports industries would be advantageous
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills combined with a flair for customer interaction
• Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• A positive, proactive attitude In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including;
• 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + days in lieu for weekend racedays worked
• Free annual membership to the Racecourse
• Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted Health Club membership
• Excellent opportunities for training and career growth. To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd. apply@conundrum.co.uk All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.