Commercial Assistant

Legends / ASM Global Europe; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Wembley is seeking a motivated commercial role to join their team. You will support sales and corporate activities at the OVO Arena Wembley. Responsibilities include driving event sales, fostering teamwork, and assisting in achieving financial targets. Ideal candidates will have sales experience in hospitality and familiarity with CRM systems. The role offers a dynamic environment within a diverse and inclusive company, focusing on innovative events.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance policy

Pension contribution

HealthShield support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven record in the entertainment or leisure industry.
• Experience in a sales role related to hospitality.
• Familiarity with CRM and diary management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with off-manifest sales using various techniques.
• Drive sales within the conferences and event market.
• Develop knowledge of venue operations.
• Maintain effective teamwork in various departments.
• Help achieve financial targets in business.
• Work with the team to deliver a marketing strategy.
• Undertake relevant requests from the Commercial Manager.
• Work event days as scheduled.

Skills

Sales techniques

Teamwork

CRM experience

Diary management

Job description

We are ASM Global, and we host breath-taking live events at our venues around the globe. Our impressive network of over 350 Stadiums, Arenas, Conference Centres and Theatres has welcomed some of the World’s most exciting Music Artists and Sporting Events. Our vision is to connect the world through inspiration, innovation, and imagination to realise the potential of the spaces and places that unite people.

What We Offer :

You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with 25 days of annual leave and bank holidays, which will give you lots of time to relax and rest.

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of % Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of HealthShield ; ASM will support these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with Axa Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries both physically and metaphorically! When you join ASM you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet.

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team.

The Role :

This role will work as part of the Commercial team at the OVO Arena Wembley, reporting to the Commercial Manager. The main purpose of this post is to support all areas of commercial activity and corporate sales and report to the Commercial Manager at OVO Arena Wembley.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with off-manifest sales through different channels, using various sales techniques
• You will be expected to help drive sales within the conferences and event market at OVO Arena Wembley. This will include various admin duties and being proactive as detailed below
• Develop a working knowledge of all aspects of the venue operation to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our partners and promoters
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork within departments and offices of ASM Global, continuously seeking ways to improve personal, team and business performance
• To help achieve financial targets with C&E business whilst maximising all commercial opportunities on live event days
• To work with the Commercial and Marketing team to deliver a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy to achieve commercial growth across all activities at OVO Arena Wembley
• Undertake relevant duties or reasonable requests as requested by the Commercial Manager and any member of the Senior management team.
• Work event days as discussed with the Commercial Manager

About You :

• A proven record of working in a similar environment, ideally within the entertainment / leisure industry.
• Experience of assisting with hospitality and working in a sales role
• Experience with a CRM and diary management system

Inclusive Workplace

At ASM Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our employees, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

Please let us know in your application if you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process. We provide a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.