Event Sales Executive

Compass Group PLC; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company in Camden Town is seeking a driven Events Sales Manager to handle venue sales and manage both corporate and private events. Ideal candidates will have experience in event sales, strong communication skills, and a customer-centric approach. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, primarily weekdays, with perks including free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Discounts on travel and shopping

Recognition schemes

Training and development

Qualifications

• 1+ years in venue or hotel event sales with a track record of conversion.
• Strong written and verbal communication, confident negotiation and follow through.
• Flexibility to host show rounds and support key events when required, including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert inbound enquiries to confirmed business against personal and group targets.
• Lead confident show rounds and build proposals that showcase spaces, menus and service.
• Negotiate, prepare quotes and contracts, raise invoices and track deposits.

Skills

Sales expertise

Event management

Customer service

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and driven sales and events professional with experience managing social and corporate events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? If so, Compass Group UK&I has the perfect opportunity for you! To drive venue sales and convert opportunities across corporate and private markets, then take each booking through a smooth handover into planning. It is a fast-paced, people-first role where hosting great show rounds, shaping proposals and delivering exceptional service are key.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert inbound enquiries to confirmed business against personal and group targets
• Lead confident show rounds and build proposals that showcase spaces, menus and service
• Negotiate, prepare quotes and contracts, raise invoices and track deposits
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipelines, sharing clear runsheets and handovers to operations
• Nurture relationships with agents, corporates and partners to drive repeat business
• Support light marketing activity for sales growth such as third-party listings, content requests and asset gathering from events

Qualifications

• 1+ years in venue or hotel event sales with a track record of conversion
• A hospitality mindset with natural warmth and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication, confident negotiation and follow through
• Excellent organisation across multiple enquiries and deadlines
• Confident IT and systems skills
• Flexibility to host show rounds and support key events when required, including some evenings and weekends

Perks & Benefits

• Primarily Monday to Friday, daytime schedule - enjoy your evenings and weekends!
• Free meals on duty made by your own team
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and financial wellbeing resources
• Discounts on travel, shopping, entertainment & more via our Perks at Work platform
• Recognition schemes - from Be a Star Awards to Long Service milestones
• Training, development, and career pathways across Compass Group UK&I
• A culture where you\'re valued, supported, and free to be yourself