Events Sales Coordinator

Jobs4; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid birthday day off

Free gym access

Free meal on duty

Free onsite parking

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Jobs4 is seeking a confident Event Sales Coordinator to join a leading venue. The role combines sales, administration, client relationships and event delivery from enquiry to execution.

You will convert enquiries into bookings, manage proposals and contracts, conduct showrounds and coordinate with operations, while delivering excellent customer service and driving business. This hands-on position offers opportunities for progression and development in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, events or venue/hospitality roles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong administration, organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming venue and event enquiries and convert into bookings.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and contracts.
• Conduct venue showrounds and pre-event meetings.
• Coordinate event details with operations and maintain booking records.
• Act as key client contact throughout the booking process.
• Support event delivery including on-site requirements when needed.
• Make proactive sales calls to support business development.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Negotiation

Admin & organisation

IT systems

Sales experience

Attn to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Numerical skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Description

Are you a confident Event Sales Coordinator with a passion for customer service, events and winning new business?

We’re working with a leading venue who are looking for an Event Sales Coordinator to join their team. This is a varied role combining sales, administration, client relationship management and event coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being involved from the initial enquiry through to event delivery.

You’ll be responsible for converting meeting and event enquiries into confirmed bookings, building strong client relationships and ensuring every detail is accurately managed throughout the sales and event process.

Key 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

Who They’re Looking For:

• 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

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Paid birthday day off
• Christmas closure
• Free gym access
• Free meal on duty
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing professional development

If you have sales, events or venue coordination experience and are looking for a role where you can combine customer relationships, commercial activity and event delivery, we’d love to hear from you.