M&E Sales Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Meeting & Events Sales Manager in London to lead a sales team focused on charity and non-profit clients. The role includes managing client relationships, maximising catering income, and optimizing event booking processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in managing events, budget control, and team leadership. A competitive salary up to £41,000 p.a. is offered along with various perks including a meal allowance and health benefits.

Benefits

Meal allowance

Travel Loan & Health Cash Plan after probation

Health & Wellbeing events

Access to Sage Benefits

Possible 1-day hybrid

Annual company bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the complete event process from enquiry to execution.
• Experience in budget management and cost control.
• Demonstrated record of leading, motivating and inspiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales team to drive revenue, focusing on charity and non-profit clients.
• Manage client relationships and oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Maximise catering income in liaison with the catering contract.
• Optimising the event booking system for smooth event delivery.

Skills

Experience in managing the complete event process

Experience in budget management and cost control

Record of leading and motivating teams

Experience with event booking software

Understanding of commercial trends in the M&E market

Experience in the London M&E industry

Job description

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Role: Meeting & Events Sales Manager
Location: London
Salary / Rate of pay: up to £41,000 p.a.



Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a popular multi-purpose venue in London, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Meeting & Events Sales Manager to join their team.



What’s in it for you?

Looking to be part of a company that promotes international friendship and understanding through its company culture, which is friendly, sociable, and professional? Take a look at some of the perks on offer:

* Meal allowance
* Travel Loan & Health Cash Plan after probation
* Health & Wellbeing events
* Access to Sage Benefits
* Possible 1-day hybrid
* Annual company bonus



Package

Salary £38,500 to £41,000 p.a., depending on experience

Why choose our client based in London?

With a focus on charity, local authorities, corporate and international organisations, our client supports a diverse range of activities



Meeting & Event Sales Manager Responsibilities?

* Lead the sales team to drive revenue, focusing on charity and non-profit clients
* Manage client relationships, develop and execute marketing strategies, whilst overseeing budgeting and forecasting
* Maximise catering income in liaison with their catering contract
* Optimising the event booking system and ensuring a smooth delivery of the event
* Produce and implement a yearly Business Plan for the department
* Execution of the sales and marketing plan for the department
* Proactively sell the venue as well as manage existing clients
* Provide regular sales and financial reports to senior management



Desired qualifications & skills:

* Experience in managing the complete event process from enquiry through to execution
* Experience in budget management and cost control
* Demonstrated record of leading, motivating and inspiring teams to achieve strong financial results
* Previous experience with event booking software
* Understanding of commercial trends in the M&E market
* Experience in the London M&E industry, understanding key players in the market and identifying commercial trends



Sound like the role for you? Click Apply Now to discuss this Meeting & Event Sales Manager role in London and become a vital part of our client’s exceptional team!

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Consultant: Helen Davies
Job Number: 933394 / INDHOSP
Job Role: Meeting & Events Sales Manager
Location: London

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.