Sales and Events Executive

Job Description
Job Title: Sales and Events Executive
Contract type : 40 hours a week
(Some additional evenings and weekends may be required)
Based at 113 Chancery Lane
Reporting to: Venue sales manager
Overall Objectives:
- To sell and coordinate events
- To develop relationships with the internal client
- To plan outstanding events for our private, corporate and internal events
- To market the venue as a wedding, corporate and private hire event space
Event sales specific responsibilities:
Sell private, wedding and corporate events from the point of enquiry to contract
Plan and coordinate the confirmed events from the point of contract to the week prior to the event
Create contracts and events sheets
Coordinate internal and member events
Conduct show rounds with provisional and confirmed clients if required
Organise event requirements through to final details
Collaborate with the internal client regarding their internal events calendar
Manage key external suppliers to ensure the successful delivery for events
Ensure event finances and invoicing is managed effectively
Upsell where possible to ensure maximum profitability of each event
Work towards team and individual targets
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Attend weekly meetings with the ops team and venue team to discuss the delivery and operations of the events
Attend fortnightly 1-2-1s with your line manager
Attend monthly sales and marketing meetings
Create detailed function sheets for smooth handover to operations
Maintain and update the event diary and CRM system in a prompt and timely fashion
Attend tradeshows if and when required
Marketing specific responsibilities:
Manage, maintain and update the venue online profiles and third-party listings
Assist with social media content

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