Sales Advisor

Location: Primarily Tadley Health & Fitness Centre, will be required to travel to Aquadrome & Basingstoke golf centre'S on occasions

Working Hours/Pattern: 40 hours per week between the hours of 9am - 7pm plus occasional weekends as and when required

Salary: £27,172.91 per annum + Commission + Excellent Benefits

Here at Basingstoke & Deane Community Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community, whilst helping you to make MORE of every day'. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for a Sales Advisor to join our team.

As a Sales Advisor you'll be the first point of contact for potential new members, helping them start their fitness journey or learn to swim with us. Your role will focus on converting new enquiries into memberships, you'll be our Social Media Champion and tasked with getting out in the community & local businesses to promote what we have to offer at Tadley Health & Fitness Centre, all whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience.

We are very keen to find an individual who can find opportunities to offer our fantastic facilities to the local community and support the growth of the contract.

In addition, there will be times when you will be required to assist other members of staff.

You will help in facilitating a safe, fun, and professional working environment with free access to the leisure facilities, various discounts and excellent development opportunities.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with potential customers via phone, walk-ins & online enquiries
• Conduct tours of the facilities highlighting key features & benefits
• Achieve sales targets and KPI's
• Handle membership sign-ups and administrative takes
• Create and publish engaging social media content to grow our online presence
• Seek out new corporate opportunities in the surrounding area
• Create and deliver a marketing plan including outreach and local events in the area with a focus on generating new business
• Build strong relationships with members and support retention efforts

About you

• Confident and friendly personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sales driven mindset and ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Career driven individual looking to progress to a Sales Manager
• Hungry go-getter that is driven to succeed
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Previous sales experience

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply today!

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact: 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 place you can count on: 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. 

A place for you: Our staff provide 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 check 
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities  
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• 21 days annual leave (Pro rata) + Public Holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary
• All Leisure Benefits - 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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