Conference & Events Sales Pro – Drive bookings & growth

Compass Group UK; Ledbury; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

23 days + bank holidays

Life assurance

Meals on duty

Descripción de la vacante

Eastwood Hall, Nottingham, part of Compass Group UK, is recruiting a Conference & Events Sales Executive to convert enquiries into bookings and drive revenue for a leading venue. You will manage enquiries, conduct show rounds, and prepare bespoke proposals in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate has sales experience in hospitality or events, excellent communication, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, target-driven mindset.

Formación

• Previous sales experience within hospitality, conferencing, or events.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a consultative sales approach.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.
• Comfortable managing multiple enquiries in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong administrative and IT skills (CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency).
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify upselling opportunities.
• Professional, personable, and confident conducting client show rounds.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet business needs.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and respond to all conference and events enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Conduct client show rounds and venue tours.
• Prepare tailored proposals, contracts, and detailed event quotations.
• Negotiate rates in line with revenue strategy and business needs.
• Proactively generate new business through outbound sales activity and account management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, agents, and event organisers.
• Coordinate detailed handovers to the operations team to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using the sales/CRM system.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and client meetings to promote the venue.
• Upsell additional services and packages to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities.

Conocimientos

Sales experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Target-driven

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Herramientas

CRM

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Eastwood Hall, Nottingham, part of Compass Group UK, is recruiting a Conference & Events Sales Executive to convert enquiries into bookings and drive revenue for a leading venue. You will manage enquiries, conduct show rounds, and prepare bespoke proposals in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate has sales experience in hospitality or events, excellent communication, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, target-driven mindset.