Head of Sales and Events

Compass Group UK & Ireland; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality services provider in London is seeking a Head of Sales and Events to drive revenue and oversee event planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background in high-end hospitality, excellent organizational skills, and proven leadership abilities. This role offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, along with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Great wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales, particularly in high-end hospitality or events.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to grow the client base.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients for high-quality service.
• Oversee the entire event planning process from concept to delivery.
• Drive business development and secure high-value contracts.
• Ensure events are executed within budget and maximize profitability.

Skills

Sales Expertise

Organisational Skills

Negotiation & Communication

Leadership

Job description

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Overview

We are CH&CO, a collection of specialist businesses and market leading brands. We are currently recruiting for a Head of Sales and Events to work with us on a brand new contract.

Location: London - Zone 1

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Job Purpose

We are looking to recruit a Head of Sales and Events to drive revenue by overseeing sales strategies and the execution of event planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement sales strategies to grow the client base and achieve revenue targets, leading and motivating the sales team.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients, understanding their event needs, and ensuring high-quality customer service.
• Event Planning & Management: Oversee the entire event planning process, from initial concept and pitching to operational execution and on-site delivery.
• Commercial Growth: Drive business development and commercial growth for the business or venue, focusing on securing high-value contracts and long-term partnerships.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure events are planned and executed within budget, achieving set financial goals and maximizing profitability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Sales Expertise: A strong background in sales, particularly in high-end hospitality or events.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent Organisational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and large-scale events.
• Negotiation & Communication: Strong client-facing and negotiation skills to secure deals and build client trust.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a small team.

Benefits

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers