Events Sales Executive - London

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events venue in central London seeks a Sales Executive to manage venue enquiries and drive sales. The role involves preparing proposals, maintaining client relationships, and achieving sales targets. Join a historic company with a rich legacy in hospitality and enjoy industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Employee assistance program

Meals provided on shift

Birthday off

Volunteer day off

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Meticulous administration and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert venue enquiries and sales opportunities.
• Generate sales to achieve budget and profitability targets.
• Prepare proposals for new enquiries and maintain CRM database.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Administration

Education

1 year of experience within a similar role

Job description

Events Sales Executive - London

Company Description

30 Euston Square is a Grade II* listed award-winning events venue in a perfect central London location. From meeting and conference spaces to private dining and rooftop terraces, the venue offers an iconic setting for any occasion.

This venue is unique to Searcys as is the only property within the estate that is home to a selection of boutique bedrooms.

As a Sales Executive, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys ibelong Events.

Job Description

Job Type:Full Time

Salary: 31,200

Main Purpose:

• To manage and convert venue enquiries and sales opportunities of the Sales & Events Department.
• To generate and contribute sales which will achieve the 30 Euston Square Monthly, Quarterly and Annual budget, profitability targets and deadlines.
• To maximise all revenue opportunities for both 30 Euston Square and Searcys.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Sales:

• To have an understanding of the venue sales targets and to work towards all sales strategies.
• Receive incoming enquiries in accordance with the Sales Department standards and procedures and convert them into confirmed business.
• To prepare proposals for new enquiries, ensuring venue standards are adhered to and contain best fit/feature expectations for clients and maximising yield and revenue.
• All sales procedures and administration correspondence duties are up to date and completed in a timely fashion as per agreed KPI's. (Proposals, Contracts, Follow-ups and Deposit schedule/payments).
• To provide account management support for assigned client accounts. To grow market share and generate new leads for the venue.
• To adhere to the company credit control guidelines and be aware of the company purchasing policies and procedures.
• To meet with prospective clients and show them around the venue facilities.
• To support the HSME and SSM to identify and support new leads for future business opportunities.
• To maintain a clean CRM database and booking calendar.
• To undertake appropriate administrative tasks for the department as required.
• To report sales activities on a daily and weekly basis.
• To support the Sales Team in promotional and hospitality activities as directed by the SSM.
• To be familiar with the work of other departments - events, operations, internal sales and maintain good working relationships.
• To represent the venue in a professional manner at all times in behaviour, appearance and knowledge.
• To achieve targeted KPIs as agreed by the SSM HSME.

Administration Responsibilities:

• To maintain clean and up-to-date events pack with room capacities, floor plans, seasonal menus and imagery.
• To ensure the venue and other sales resources are up to date and fully stocked.
• Maintain good knowledge of current market information and competitors to ensure 30 Euston Square is competitive at all times.
• To ensure all statutory health and safety and fire regulations are undertaken as requested by 30 Euston Square, Royal College of General Practitioners and Searcys.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience within a similar role
• Meticulous administration and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills (internally and externally)
• Proactive and excellent time management
• English Language - fluent or bilingual proficiency

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London's most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at