Job Description
We are seeking a sales and events executive to join one of the most magnificent venues in the heart of London. A member’s club which is steeped with history and has some of London’s most elegant interiors. A selection of reception rooms, livery hall and tranquil outdoor spaces make this venue a very special place for weddings, banquets, private dinners, cocktail parties and corporate events.
Sales and Events Executive basic salary: £32,500
Sales and Events Executive benefits: Pension, life assurance, income protection insurance, private medical, travel season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, 26 annual days off plus bank holidays.
Purpose:
- To act as a first point of contact for all event enquiries
- To plan and co-ordinate both internal and external meetings and events at the venue
- To assist in promoting the venue, help to establish and nurture relationships with key accounts, events diary management and database maintenance
- To support the Head of Events in all other events related activities as required
Main responsibilities:
- Manage the internal meetings and events requests as well as dealing with the commercial external meetings and event enquires
- Arrange and conduct client meetings, site inspections and menu tastings
- Send contracts and ensure deposits are received for all confirmed bookings
- Chase final invoices
- Record and follow up all provisional bookings, maintaining liaison with clients
- Ensure efficient diary management and maintain events database
- Enter events details accurately and create event sheets to include details on venue logistics, room setups, catering and additional requirements provided by third party suppliers
- Build client relationship through consistency and attention to detail, establishing a loyal client base
- All other administration tasks as directed
We are ideally looking for someone with at least one year/18 months experience in event sales/planning, with good communication skills. You will need to be able to work calmly and courteously and be customer focused. Also be willing to help out as it is a small team.
