Hospitality Sales Consultant

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. Present in Europe and Latin America, we are a leader in most of the 30 countries in which we operate, employing 52,000 professionals at 440 production and services centres; this is a great opportunity to join a company that supports their people!

We are recruiting for a Hospitality Sales Consultant to join our Northfleet site. Selling bespoke linen solutions and ancillary services including workwear and washroom solutions into hotels and restaurants, customers will include small to medium sized companies spanning the hospitality sector.

This role offers an uncapped commission structure that rewards success. On target, a Hospitality Sales Consultant can earn £42,000 - £45,000 per year.

• Target and win new linen rental contracts within the Hospitality sector.
• Take full accountability for sales activities in the assigned territory for all customers of bed, table and hotel spa linen.
• Deliver effective, compelling sales calls and presentations to drive sales.
• Demonstrate or present products and services to General Managers, Buyers and Housekeeping staff.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and objectives on a monthly / quarterly and annual basis.
• Develop business plans in order to optimise new business sales.
• Work closely with the wider matrix of stakeholders and support (Commercial Director, Regional Director, National Sales, Key Account Managers, Customer Service Mangers and Account Managers) to support account wins.

• Ability to persuade and influence people at all levels and develop good working relationships.
• Minimum of 2 years' sales experience in the Hospitality sector.
• A proven track record of commercial awareness, achieving sales targets and excellent negotiation skills.
• A self-starter and ability to organise self to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
• MS Office and general IT skills including use of CRM systems.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Good negotiation skills with ability to win new business independently.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse, understand and drive sales performance metrics.

• A basic salary circa of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• Uncapped commission structure.

Full product and sales training with continual mentoring, development and support will enable you achieve your full potential as you forge a solid career path with a company that provides excellent growth opportunities.