Conference and Events Coordinator

Sodexo; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality brand in Hamilton is seeking a dynamic Conference and Events Coordinator. You will manage event inquiries from start to finish, exceed sales targets, and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a health and wellbeing app

Discounts via Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, ideally within hospitality, events, or venues.
• Strong knowledge of the local market and a client-focused approach.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert conference & events enquiries, delivering a seamless client journey.
• Exceed sales targets by tailoring creative solutions to meet client needs.
• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Conference and Events Coordinator

• Hamilton Park Racecourse, Bothwell Road, Hamilton ML3 0DW
• £26,000pa + excellent benefits
• 40hrs pw Mon - Fri with occasional evenings & weekends

Job Introduction

At Sodexo, we believe every event is an opportunity to delight, inspire, and bring people together. We\'re looking for a dynamic and driven to join our Sales Team at , where you\'ll play a key role in shaping extraordinary experiences for our clients and guests.

In this exciting role, you\'ll manage conference and events enquiries from start to finish, exceed sales targets by providing tailored solutions, and build strong client relationships that encourage repeat business. With excellent communication, organisation, and negotiation skills, you\'ll champion Sodexo Live!\'s high standards while working closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional experiences. If you\'re passionate about sales, thrive under pressure, and want to grow your career with a world-leading hospitality brand, we\'d love to hear from you.

This is your chance to join a world-leading hospitality brand at one of Scotland\'s premier racecourses, where you\'ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace, opportunities for growth and development with Sodexo Live!.

What You\'ll Do

• Manage and convert conference & events enquiries, delivering a seamless client journey from first contact through to event delivery
• Exceed sales targets by tailoring creative solutions to meet client needs
• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to drive repeat business and referrals
• Champion the Sodexo Live! sales culture, using our CRM tools to manage data and maximise opportunities
• Deliver professional, timely, and accurate proposals, quotes, contracts, and follow-ups
• Support the Sales Manager and wider operational teams to ensure every event lives up to its promise

What You Bring

• Proven track record in sales, ideally within hospitality, events, or venues
• Strong knowledge of the local market and a client-focused approach
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a confident telephone manner
• Highly organised, able to prioritise under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• A team player with energy, drive, and a passion for delivering results

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it\'s a chance to be part of something greater. You\'ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you\'ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you\'ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We\'re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We\'re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. The rewards and Benfits guide is attached.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We\'re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We\'re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

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