PERSON SPECIFICATION The person specification details the necessary skills, qualifications, experience or other attributes needed to carry out the job. Applications will be measured against the criteria published below. Selection panels will be looking for clear evidence and examples in an application, or cover letter (where applicable), which back-up any assertions made in relation to each criterion. ESSENTIAL • Degree level education or equivalent, preferably within a sales/marketing related qualification • Previous business development management experience, ideally in a large hotel/conference venue, of sufficient quality to demonstrate proven success in this area • Previous experience in managing budgets in excess of £1m, with a proven ability to analyse and interpret data. • The ability to create, present and implement a number of sales related projects at any one time • An aptitude to generate new ideas, develop them into successful initiatives and see them through to their conclusion. • Excellent computer skills including sound working experience with MS Office and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system • Possess sound people-management and delegation skills • Possess the ability to deliver high standards of quality customer service. • Drive, motivation, enthusiasm and dedication to the job in hand • A proactive self-starter who takes the initiative and who can also prioritise and manage their own time • Firm commitment to achieving the University’s vision and values, with a passion for a transformative student experience and multidisciplinary, impactful research • Commitment to deliver and promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in the day-to-day work of the role DESIRABLE • Knowledge and experience of a diary-based booking system within a database (e.g., Kinetic Solutions Kx)
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