Conference and Events Sales Executive

Sodexo; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events organization is seeking a motivated Conference and Events Sales Executive to drive sales and build client relationships. Responsibilities include promoting event facilities, achieving revenue targets, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in venue or hospitality sales and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent bonus package

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in proactive sales within venues, stadia or hospitality.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Commercially savvy with a passion for customer service.
• Knowledge of the catering or events industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sell and promote all conference and event facilities.
• Achieve revenue targets by delivering a focused sales strategy.
• Generate new business leads and build a strong pipeline.
• Manage local key accounts to encourage repeat business.
• Deliver exceptional customer service from enquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to drive revenue.

Skills

Proactive sales

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are now looking for a driven Conference and Events Sales Executive to take the lead on Conference & Events (C&E) sales, building strong relationships and maximising business opportunities to position the venue as a market leader for events in London. As a Conference and Events Sales Executive, you'll be at the forefront of driving new business, developing key accounts and delivering memorable client experiences.

Your focus will be on building strong connections, delivering results and ensuring every client interaction represents Sodexo Live!'s values of quality, service and excellence. If you are an ambitious, motivated and results-driven salesperson with a strong background in hospitality, venue or event sales we would love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Proactively sell and promote all conference, banqueting and event facilities at Millwall FC.
• Achieve revenue targets by developing and delivering a focused sales strategy.
• Actively generate new business leads, build a strong pipeline and convert opportunities into sales.
• Manage local key accounts and grow client relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, from first enquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with Sodexo's central sales and marketing teams to maximise exposure and drive revenue.
• Stay ahead of market trends with competitor analysis and local market insight.
• Record and maintain accurate data through Salesforce and Priava systems.

Requirements

• Proven track record in proactive sales within venues, stadia or hospitality.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce experience is a plus).
• Commercially savvy with a passion for customer service.
• Knowledge of the catering or events industry (desirable).

What We Offer

• £35,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits package
• 40hrs pw predominantly Monday to Friday but flexibility required for all match days
• Industry experience required
• 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
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

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. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.