Events Sales Lead: Turn Enquiries into Memorable Events

De Vere; Park Central; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company in the UK is seeking a Conference & Events Sales Co-ordinator to manage enquiries and coordinate events. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to customer engagement. You will be responsible for creating proposals, negotiating deals, and ensuring smooth operations for events. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary: £28,227 per annum plus gratuities

Discounted stays at De Vere properties

50% off food and drinks at De Vere locations

Access to exclusive benefits portal

Free meals from chefs

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Conference & Events Co-ordinator (or similar) role; hotel experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; confident with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Organised, detail-driven and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries by phone, email, and third-party sites.
• Create proposals and detailed quotations aligned to the demand calendar.
• Negotiate to win commercially viable business.
• Arrange and host show rounds to secure bookings.
• Produce clear and accurate function sheets/BEOs.
• Lead pre-event communication for high-profile bookings.
• Keep the CRM and reports up to date.

Skills

Experience in a Conference & Events Co-ordinator role

Strong written and verbal communication

Organised and detail-driven

Commercial mindset

Proactive follow-through

Job description

A leading events company in the UK is seeking a Conference & Events Sales Co-ordinator to manage enquiries and coordinate events. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to customer engagement. You will be responsible for creating proposals, negotiating deals, and ensuring smooth operations for events. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including discounts and career development opportunities.