Event & Sales Manager

The Company

• A prestigious London events and hospitality venue based within a prestigious London hospitality and events environment.
• A highly respected operation delivering premium hospitality, conferences, meetings and corporate events.
• A fast-paced and growing events business with a strong reputation for service excellence and client relationships.
• A Monday to Friday operation offering an excellent work-life balance within the hospitality and events sector.

The Package

• Salary circa £42,000 per annum
• Annual company bonus 
• Monday to Friday operation

The Job Role

• Event & Sales Manager to oversee a busy corporate events and hospitality operation within a prestigious London venue.
• To manage and support a team of 2 Event Coordinators across a varied calendar of internal and external events.
• To coordinate and manage multiple meeting spaces ranging from small meetings through to large-scale seated events and receptions.
• To lead client communication, venue show rounds and event planning from enquiry through to delivery.
• To manage a high-volume inbox and large amounts of event administration, paperwork and reporting.
• To oversee venue bookings, event forms, client databases and cloud-based booking systems.
• To support the growth of sales, profitability and client relationships across the venue.
• To work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer experience and operational standards.
• To support upselling opportunities and maximise revenue across hospitality and event bookings.

The Requirements

• Previous experience within Events Management, Venue Sales or Hospitality Sales.
• Experience working within a hotel, corporate venue, hospitality venue or unique events space.
• Strong administration and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating events from enquiry through to execution.
• Confident managing busy inboxes, event paperwork and booking systems.
• A highly organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience within heritage venues, unique venues or premium hospitality environments would be highly advantageous.
• The successful Event & Sales Manager will be commercially aware, client-focused and highly detail-oriented.

The Location

• London (Zone 1)
• Monday to Friday venue-based role

Please note, due to the high volume of interest in this exciting opportunity, only successful candidates will be contacted.
 
TH Contact Details
Consultant: David Cottam
Email: davidc@talenthive.co.uk
Web: www.talenthive.co.uk