Meetings & Events Sales Executive

Focus Resourcing; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hospitality organization in Cardiff is seeking a Meetings, Events & Group Sales Executive to enhance business growth in events and group bookings. The ideal candidate should have strong sales abilities, a passion for hospitality, and excellent relationship management skills. Responsibilities include converting inquiries, coordinating event details, and supporting sales targets. Competitive salary from £26k to £28k plus benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and event coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Passion for hospitality and outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Drive and convert business across meetings and events.
• Handle client inquiries from planning to billing.
• Develop new local business opportunities.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the Cardiff & South Wales

Excellent memory

Confidence in sales

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Hotel client in the heart of Cardiff, a well established and growing business, is looking for a Meetings, Events & Group Sales Executive to join them on a permanent basis.

Our client is passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and delivering high-quality hospitality in every interaction, and in this key role you will drive business growth across their meetings, events, and group bookings.

Working closely with the Sales Manager, you will handle a wide range of client enquiries; managing each stage from initial contact and event planning through to conversion, contracting, billing, and accurate record-keeping.

This role includes Saturday working on a rota basis.

Candidates will need to be able to drive for this role, and will have use of the company pool car to attend events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive and convert business across meetings, events, and group bookings
• Handle client enquiries and coordinate event details from start to finish
• Develop new local business opportunities and identify fresh leads
• Conduct planned and coordinated sales activity, including telesales
• Build strong relationships with new and returning clients
• Maintain accurate documentation, quotes, bookings, and billing
• Support the Sales Manager in delivering growth targets
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure exceptional service

What we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of the Cardiff & South Wales
• Excellent memory and ability to recognise returning guests
• Confidence in sales, including proactive telesales outreach
• Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Strong communication and client-relationship skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of client needs and ability to effectively promote our services
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding service

Salary will be 26-28k depending on experience, plus 28 days holiday and company pension.

If you're enthusiastic, sales-driven, and committed to creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.