Job Summary
One of our clients seeks to employ a Young, Dynamic and Energetic Business Development Executive, the ideal person must demonstrate a proven track record in marketing and selling of top-notch Events Management / Hospitality industry.
The candidate must be initiative, results orientation, and creativity and have integrity. Also, must have experience in planning and delivering corporate / private events.
Responsibilities
Manage and develop accounts for the center from the public as well as the corporate markets.
Liaise with businesses within the event management and entertainment industry to identify new business leads and ensure high facility patronage.
Drives and develop new business for the center to raise patronage and average rates from various sources.
Providecompetitor intelligence / market intelligence
Create marketing strategies and campaigns.
Come up with suggestions to enhance the organization events success.
Measure and analyze the event activity.
Develop quotes and proposals.
Negotiate and renegotiate by phone, email, and in-person
Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business.
Nurture and build relationships with current and potential corporate/private clients.
Ensure excellent customer service delivery for all events held.
Maintain and update customer databases, send out seasonal promotions and mailers to customers.
Coordinate suppliers, handling client queries, and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.
Qualifications
Minimum of BSc / HND in any field with 3 years experience in a similar position
Previous experience in event management is a plus.
Excellent Relationship Management Skills.
Customer Service, Excellent Written and Spoken Communication Skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Must be willing to learn fast;
Have good negotiation, sales, and marketing skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@kloverharris.com using the Job Title as the subject of the e-mail.