Sales Manager

Location: Swan Pool & Leisure Centre, London Road MK18 1AE

Working Hours: 40 hours per week covering a mixture of early, late & weekend shifts

Salary: Upto £28,000.00 per annum + excellent benefits 

  

Here at More Community Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit a Sales Manager to join the centre. 

 

The Sales Manager will support the business to generate income by hitting monthly sales and retention targets. Answering directly to the Facilities Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the sales process. You will work with local companies to generate income as well as other relevant local opportunities. You will attend events with the purpose of generating leads for the business and keep on top of industry trends and report on any opportunities for growth.

 

Duties

• To ensure that all customers are dealt with correctly and in a timely fashion.
• To complete tours of the facility in an attempt to close sales.
• To work alongside the gym team to ensure annual renewals are completed.
• To drive growth of the swim scheme by managing enquiries and generating leads.
• To link with the marketing teams and drive monthly marketing campaigns and generate leads
• To plan and implement outreach events to help create new leads
• To manage the data base ensuring all company procedures are followed
• Undertake any other duties as required within the Centre as directed by your line manager
  
  

 

We share your passion for leisure, and we will offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities.  You will also receive free gym membership for you and a family member across our fantastic leisure centres! 

  

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust. 

  

About You

The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who like the members of staff at Buckinghamshire Leisure, pride and strive to give the best service possible for those who visit the centre and go the extra mile for customers when needed.

 

To be considered for this role you should be able to demonstrate a level of experience and knowledge within the Sales industry.

The Sales Manager should be able to demonstrate skills commensurate with the position in:

• Excellent customer care and communication skills
• The ability to communicate clearly
• Good mathematical skill set and comfortable working in understanding and interpreting team KPI’s to deliver the required sales targets
• Good time Management.
• Self-motivation.
• Conflict Resolution.
  
  

It is desirable that you hold first aid at work certificate, however this is not essential as full training will be provided.

 

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and want to work in a challenging and varied role, please apply today. 

  

Why Serco 

  

Meaningful and vital work: Working within Leisure means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you’ll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others.  

  

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support our Leisure business and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.  

  

Great people: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work.  

  

  

What We Offer 

• Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
• Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary
• For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)
  
  

  

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Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.

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