Luxury Events & Sales Executive

Searcys; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% venue discount

Pension scheme

Up to 35 days annual leave

Discount portal access

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Volunteer day

Birthday day off

Job summary

Searcys at Gray's Inn in London is seeking a Sales and Events Executive to drive venue sales, manage bookings, and handle reactive and proactive enquiries for a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to weddings.

You will build strong client relationships, coordinate with the Sales Manager and operations, and lead the planning and execution to deliver exceptional events with meticulous attention to detail and outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event sales within a high-end venue, hotel, or catering company.
• Strong sales mindset with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Drive venue sales by managing enquiries, preparing proposals, conducting show rounds, converting leads into confirmed business, and achieving monthly and annual sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, promote venue offerings and seasonal menus, and maximise revenue through upselling and business development activities.
• Manage event administration from enquiry through to delivery, including venue diary maintenance, function sheets, accurate billing, and adherence to accounting and sales procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales Manager and operational teams to identify new business opportunities, ensure clear communication across departments, and support the success of the sales function.
• Maintain accurate records, correspondence, and reporting to support sales performance, client satisfaction, and future business growth.

Skills

Sales mindset

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Organised

Attention to detail

London events knowledge

Job description

Searcys at Gray's Inn in London is seeking a Sales and Events Executive to drive venue sales, manage bookings, and handle reactive and proactive enquiries for a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to weddings.

You will build strong client relationships, coordinate with the Sales Manager and operations, and lead the planning and execution to deliver exceptional events with meticulous attention to detail and outstanding guest experiences.