Dynamic Events Sales Assistant | Lead-Driven Client-Focused

Events & Promotion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Listing in London is seeking a confident Sales & Events Assistant to support day-to-day sales and events operations, turning enquiries into confirmed bookings while delivering excellent service from first enquiry to the event. You’ll handle client communications by email, phone and face-to-face, and conduct venue viewings.

Ideal candidates will excel in communication, organisation and proactive lead follow-up, helping grow the number and value of events for The Listing.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident telephone manner and professional client handling.
• Ability to present venues clearly to clients and viewings.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming event and booking enquiries via email and telephone in a professional and timely manner.
• Respond to clients, provide venue information, menus, packages and availability, and follow up enquiries to help convert leads into bookings.
• Proactively generate new leads and identify opportunities for corporate events, private parties, Christmas bookings and other functions.
• Conduct venue viewings with prospective clients, confidently presenting The Listing and its different event spaces.
• Follow up after viewings and maintain communication with prospective clients.
• Assist with preparing quotes, proposals and event information.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, leads, bookings and client communications.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure confirmed event details are communicated correctly.
• Assist the Office Manager with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks.
• Help maintain relationships with existing corporate and event clients and encourage repeat business.
• Support the wider team during busy periods and with general office duties where required.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone manner

Face-to-face meetings

Organisation

Time management

Lead generation

Booking follow-up

Administrative skills

Independent worker

Hospitality experience

Job description

The Listing in London is seeking a confident Sales & Events Assistant to support day-to-day sales and events operations, turning enquiries into confirmed bookings while delivering excellent service from first enquiry to the event. You’ll handle client communications by email, phone and face-to-face, and conduct venue viewings.

Ideal candidates will excel in communication, organisation and proactive lead follow-up, helping grow the number and value of events for The Listing.