Event Sales & Client Coordination Specialist

Oyster Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday day off

Christmas closure

Free gym access

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Limited is seeking an Event Sales Coordinator for a leading venue in the United Kingdom. You will convert enquiries into bookings, manage client relationships and oversee event delivery from initial inquiry to on-site execution.

The role combines sales, administration and coordination, requires strong communication and negotiation skills, meticulous organisation and a proactive, customer-focused approach that drives repeat business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, events, venues, hotels, hospitality or a similar customer-focused role.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Strong administration, organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident using IT systems and telephone communication.
• Good numerical and commercial awareness.
• Proactive, customer-focused and motivated to achieve results.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; option to buy additional holiday; paid birthday day off; Christmas closure; free gym access; free onsite parking.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming venue and event enquiries, converting opportunities into confirmed business and encouraging repeat bookings.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and contracts.
• Conduct venue showrounds and pre-event meetings.
• Follow up enquiries and support proactive sales activity.
• Coordinate event details and liaise with operational teams.
• Maintain accurate booking and billing information.
• Act as a key client contact throughout the booking process.
• Supporting event delivery, including delegate registration and other onsite requirements when needed.
• Making proactive sales calls and supporting wider business development activity.

Skills

Sales experience

Event coordination

Customer service

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Administration

Attention to detail

IT systems

Telephone communication

Job description

Oyster Recruitment Limited is seeking an Event Sales Coordinator for a leading venue in the United Kingdom. You will convert enquiries into bookings, manage client relationships and oversee event delivery from initial inquiry to on-site execution.

The role combines sales, administration and coordination, requires strong communication and negotiation skills, meticulous organisation and a proactive, customer-focused approach that drives repeat business.