Event Manager

Change Hospitality; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering industry is seeking an experienced Sales & Events Manager to oversee events and drive sales. You will play a key role in ensuring that events exceed client expectations and are creatively executed, working closely with culinary and operations teams to deliver exceptional experiences.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Career progression opportunities

Access to industry events

Free lunch

Extra holiday days

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site event catering.
• Dealing with corporate clients.
• Good eye for event styling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee events from initial inquiry to execution.
• Coordinate all aspects of event planning.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and outcomes.

Skills

Client Relations

Event Management

Proposal Writing

Team Collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Sales & Events Manager

Location: SW London

Salary: £38,000–£45,000 per annum + commission + paid overtime on events

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to work for a multi-site catering company renowned for delivering exceptional events across London.

As the Sales & Events Manager, you will be overseeing events from initial inquiry through to execution. Your primary focus will be to drive sales, build lasting client and venue relationships, and ensure each event is a creative masterpiece in terms of both food and design!

Key Responsibilities

• Client and Venue Relations: Ensure each enquiry is managed to its full potential
• Proposal Writing: Keeping it as creative and innovative as possible
• Event Management: Coordinate all aspects of event planning, including logistics, staffing, and oversee on-the-day execution, ensuring the operational teams are fully briefed.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the culinary and operations teams to tailor offerings that meet client expectations.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and event outcomes.

About You

Ideally, you will have experience in multi-site event catering either with a London caterer or luxury caterer. You will need experience in dealing with corporate clients and be a real foodie- keeping up to date with trends as well as having a good eye for event styling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and paid overtime on events
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
• Access to industry events and networking opportunities
• Free lunch
• Additional holiday days, up to 4 per year