Event Sales Executive

Compass Group UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in London is seeking an experienced Events Sales Executive to drive venue sales. The successful candidate will manage bookings, lead show rounds, and nurture relationships. Ideal for those with at least 1 year of event sales experience, this role offers a competitive salary and a Monday to Friday work schedule with occasions for evening events.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Discounts on travel and shopping

Recognition schemes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years in venue or hotel event sales with a track record of conversion.
• Natural warmth and attention to detail.
• Confident negotiation and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert inbound enquiries to confirmed business.
• Lead confident show rounds and build proposals.
• Negotiate, prepare quotes and contracts.

Skills

Event sales experience

Hospitality mindset

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization

IT skills

Flexibility for events

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? Compass Group UK&I has the perfect opportunity for you!

We5re looking for an Events Sales Executive to work with us in a stunning venue contract.

Location: London - Zone 1

Salary: 20£30,000 - 20£32,000 per annum depending on experience plus performance based bonus

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Job Purpose

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.

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

Required Skills and Experience

• 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

Why join Compass Group?

• Be part of the market leader in contract catering
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values innovation and collaboration
• Excellent career progression opportunities across our diverse business sectors
• Access to a range of employee benefits including bonus schemes, car allowance, pension and Learning & Development programs

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 you1re valued, supported, and free to be yourself.