Sales experience of at least 2 years in a similar role, preferably in the Hospitality Industry, is essential. There is a permanent position and fixed term contract from July 2024 for 1 year available, covering maternity absence.

We are ideally looking for someone that has previous experience working in a similar role who is enthusiastic about events management & coordination.

The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused team player with a positive demeanor and can-do attitude. The ability to work under pressure whilst displaying a keen eye for detail and excellent communication are key to this role alongside a warm and genuine approach.

Key Duties

• Responding to and sending proposals to conference & event enquiries received via our website, email or telephone, whilst up selling on every occasion to maximise revenue
• Following up on enquiries, and conducting show rounds (both pre-booked and walk in’s) to company standards to convert enquiries into bookings,
• Completion of conference & events contracts with highest level of accuracy to ensure a superior customer experience and overall successful event
• Plan & execute details of the events via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion whilst working closely with both the wider sales and operational teams including the Operations Team running the event on the day
• Assisting with planning and hosting of Open Evenings & other similar promotional events.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued
• Well organised with high attention to detail
• Well presented
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as required by the Sales Manager