Event Designer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading contract caterer, where your creativity as an Events Designer will shine! This role involves planning and executing unforgettable events at renowned venues, enhancing the guest experience through innovative offerings. You'll be responsible for developing sales strategies, managing budgets, and collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless event execution. With a focus on creativity and organization, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment while enjoying generous perks like free lunches and flexible working options. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the events industry!

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

28 days Holiday Allowance

Paid Charity Leave

Mental Health Support

Life Assurance

Pension Schemes

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a sales role relevant to events.
• Experience in planning events at various levels.
• Ability to bring fresh ideas and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Develop inbound sales strategies and manage inquiries.
• Plan and execute events while collaborating with venue departments.
• Maintain CRM data integrity and manage budgets.

Skills

Event Planning

Sales Strategies

Market Analysis

Creative Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Sales

Event Management Certification

Job description

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General information

Event Designer Ref: 2024-65991

Job Information

• Division: Elior Stadia
• Advert Closing Date: 30/08/2024
• Contractual Hours: Full-time
• Salary: £26,000
• Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (minimum 12 months)

Working Pattern: 7.5 hours per day

Location: Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Events Designer? If so, we’d love you to join our team at Murrayfield!

This role is within our Stadia division, catering to fans and visitors at prestigious stadiums across the UK. With matchdays, concerts, conferences, and banquets, our teams adapt to client needs with locally sourced seasonal menus. We aim to enhance the matchday experience by offering choice, quality, and value at some of the UK’s most renowned sports venues.

What you'll be doing...

Key Responsibilities:

Sales:

• Develop inbound sales strategies.
• Handle inquiries, create proposals, and convert leads.
• Analyze market trends.

Event Planning and Execution:

• Manage event planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Venue departments for event planning.

Offer Development / Creativity:

• Assist in developing new packages and campaigns.
• Provide creative sales ideas.

CRM Management:

• Maintain data integrity and compliance in the CRM system.

Budget Management:

• Maintain profit margins and control costs.
• Submit budgetary information and sales reports.

Contract Negotiation:

• Ensure profitable outcomes through negotiation.

Your creativity will ensure exceptional events and unforgettable hospitality experiences. You'll develop new offerings and collaborate on various events, including rugby, concerts, football, and Christmas. Handle inquiries, sell bespoke packages, and highlight our innovative spaces and culinary experiences. Maximize revenue by retaining accounts, upselling, and converting new leads.

What can you bring?

What good looks like:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience within an industry-relevant sales role
• Experience of event planning at all levels
• Creative flair and ability to bring fresh ideas
• Highly organised and able to see tasks through to conclusion
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a pressurised, fast-paced environment

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving time & money while staying nourished & energized.
• Support Your Way of Life:
• Flexible Working: Full-time & part-time roles with varying shift patterns.
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days, increasing to 31 after two years.
• Family Leave: Flexible options for family commitments.
• Paid Charity Leave: Two additional paid days for charity work.

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression in a close-knit community.

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & wellbeing benefits.

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & cycle-to-work scheme.

Why it’s great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning company and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues across sectors including workplaces, sporting venues, heritage sites, public sector, healthcare, and education.

We are committed to an inclusive culture where our people feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. 85% of colleagues are proud to work here!

Elior Celebrates Equality

We aim to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring our environment allows everyone to reach their potential.

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