Sales Researcher

Are you naturally curious, commercially minded and passionate about uncovering new business opportunities?

At De Vere Latimer Estate, we're looking for a proactive and driven Sales Researcher to join our dynamic sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our Director of Sales, supporting business growth through research, lead generation and marketing initiatives.

What you'll be doing:
• Play a pivotal role in supporting the sales team in achieving sales objectives and revenue targets.
• Work closely with the Director of Sales on research projects, local incentives and marketing initiatives.
• Conduct research and warm sales calls to identify new business opportunities.
• Arrange appointments for the Director of Sales and assist with sales activity.
• Attend local and national networking events and exhibitions to promote De Vere.
• Develop relationships with local corporate customers, identifying their meeting and event requirements.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing and key accounts, presenting findings at sales meetings.
• Support the promotion of both De Vere Latimer Estate and the wider De Vere portfolio to prospective clients.

What we look for in a Sales Researcher:
• Previous experience in sales support, lead generation, research, or hospitality sales preferred.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and interest in the hospitality/events industry.

We are open to exploring either a full-time or part-time contract for this position.

If you're looking for a role where your work can directly influence business success, we'd love to hear from you.

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Sales Researcher.

• £28,840 per year
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

De Vere Latimer Estate has 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, 3 restaurants, 5 bars plus a Gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. So we regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation.

Your commute: we're just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we also offer subsidised transport to the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.