Junior Event & Sales Assistant

The Awesome Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Virtual GP appointments

Gym membership discounts

Mental health support sessions

Physiotherapy sessions

Pension contributions

Cycle to work Scheme

Discretionary bonus structure

Training and professional development

Job summary

The Awesome Group in North West London is seeking a proactive Junior Sales & Events Assistant to support the Head of Sales and the Operations team. You will help manage clients, assist with proposals, and ensure events are delivered smoothly.

This office-based role offers exposure to the full event journey—from first enquiry to delivery—and opportunities to develop skills in both sales and events. Training and progression are available within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, events, hospitality or administration would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience with booking platforms, CRM systems, diary management and canva or design platforms are preferrable

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head of Sales with day-to-day sales activity.
• Responding to new sales enquiries and assisting with the preparation of proposals and quotations.
• Maintaining and updating the sales pipeline and CRM system.
• Following up with prospective and existing clients.
• Supporting the sales team in converting enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Building positive relationships with clients and providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting with the planning and administration of events.
• Working closely with the Operations Department to ensure all event requirements are communicated clearly and delivered effectively.

Job description

Location: Office-based (North West London)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week and flexibility to work evenings and weekends)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Junior Sales & Events Assistant to join our growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in sales and events, gaining valuable experience across both the commercial and operational sides of the business.

Working closely with the Head of Sales and Operations Department, you will play an important role in supporting the sales process, looking after clients and helping to ensure our events are delivered successfully.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, highly organised, eager to learn and willing to get involved across all areas of the business.

The Role

As Junior Sales & Events Assistant, you will provide day-to-day support to the Head of Sales while working closely with the Operations team to ensure clients and events are managed effectively.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Head of Sales with day-to-day sales activity.
• Responding to new sales enquiries and assisting with the preparation of proposals and quotations.
• Maintaining and updating the sales pipeline and CRM system.
• Following up with prospective and existing clients.
• Supporting the sales team in converting enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Building positive relationships with clients and providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting with the planning and administration of events.
• Working closely with the Operations Department to ensure all event requirements are communicated clearly and delivered effectively.
• Supporting the preparation of event documentation, schedules and client information.
• Assisting with event set-up, delivery and management where required.
• Attending events and supporting the wider team to ensure a smooth and successful event.
• Helping to manage post-event client communication and follow-up.
• Maintaining accurate client, sales and event records.
• Supporting the team with general sales, administration and event-related tasks.

Working with Sales & Operations

This is a varied role that provides exposure to the full event journey, from initial enquiry through to event delivery.

You will work closely with the Head of Sales to understand how opportunities are generated, managed and converted, while also working alongside the Operations Department to understand how events are planned and delivered.

This makes the role ideal for someone who wants to develop a broad understanding of the events industry and progress their career within sales and event management.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• A confident and friendly communicator.
• Professional and comfortable dealing with clients.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Reliable and willing to take responsibility.
• Commercially aware and interested in developing sales skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and willing to get involved in different aspects of the business.
• Passionate about delivering an excellent customer and client experience.

Experience

Previous experience in sales, customer service, events, hospitality or administration would be beneficial but is not essential.

Experience with booking platforms, CRM systems, diary management and canva or design platforms are preferrable

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

This role could suit someone at the beginning of their sales or events career who is looking for an opportunity to develop their skills and progress within the industry.

Office-Based Role

Being office-based provides the opportunity to work closely with the Head of Sales, Operations team and wider business on a daily basis, allowing you to learn quickly and gain hands-on experience across both sales and events.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

28 days' annual leave, including bank and public holidays.

Birthday day off — your birthday or another day within your birthday month.

• Virtual GP appointments
• Gym membership discounts, including Virgin Active, Nuffield Health and PureGym
• Mental health support sessions
• Physiotherapy sessions

Pension contributions

Cycle to work Scheme

Discretionary performance-based bonus structure

Training and professional development opportunities, including courses and online learning.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career within sales and events.

You will receive hands-on training and exposure to both the commercial and operational sides of the business, working directly with experienced members of the team.

For the right person, there is potential to progress into a Sales Executive, Event Executive or Sales & Event Manager role as experience and responsibilities grow.

The Ideal Candidate

If you are ambitious, enthusiastic and keen to start or develop your career in sales and events, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You don't need to have years of experience — we're looking for someone with the right attitude, energy and willingness to learn, who is ready to become an important part of our sales and events team.

If you're organised, proactive, enjoy working with people and want to build a career in the events industry, we'd love to hear from you.