Event Sales Executive

Compass Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider in London seeks an Events Sales Executive to manage venue sales for corporate and private events. This role requires at least 1 year of event sales experience and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team that values innovation and offers great employee benefits including bonuses and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Discounts on travel and entertainment

Training and career pathways

Qualifications

• 1+ years in venue or hotel event sales with a track record of conversion.
• Natural warmth and attention to detail with a hospitality mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert inbound inquiries into confirmed business.
• Lead show rounds and build proposals showcasing spaces and services.
• Negotiate quotes, contracts, and track deposits.

Skills

Venue or hotel event sales experience

Hospitality mindset

Strong written and verbal communication

Excellent organization skills

Confident IT and systems skills

Flexibility for hosting 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? If so, Compass Group UK&I has the perfect opportunity for you!

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

Location: London - Zone 1

Salary: £30,000 - £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 you're valued, supported, and free to be yourself.