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Ayr Racecourse & Western House Hotel requires a part time dynamic experienced Sales Executive to join our busy Sales and Marketing Team.

Scotland’s Premier Racecourse, Ayr has 30 fixtures throughout the year and hosts both the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival and Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival. The Racecourse is also home to the biggest conference and events centre out with a major city while the multi award winning four star Western House Hotel is one of the country’s leading wedding venues.

This role is a fantastic role for a pro-active highly motivated individual with sales experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging new and existing audiences to drive sales across our entire portfolio including race sponsorship, hospitality & admission sales and conference and events. Responsibilities will include maintaining a good relationship with existing customers as well as proactively seeking new opportunities, sectors and clients as well as assisting with other general sales and marketing responsibilities.

Skills and experience required are, but are not limited too:-

• Self motivated & target driven

• Ability to demonstrate a proven track record in sales, preferably within the leisure sector

• Excellent customer service skills

• Experience in new business development and account management

• Excellent communication skills

• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational & time management skills

• IT – an understanding of CRM systems, Microsoft office and social platforms

• Interest or experience in horseracing and/or hotel industry would be advantageous but not essential.

Permanent Position

22.5 hours per week

Company Pension

To apply please email Lindsey Smith, Sales & Marketing Manager at lsmith@ayr-racecourse.co.uk with a CV and covering letter.

Closing date – Friday 31 January 2025