Sales and events executive

Urban Pubs & Bars Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the City of London is seeking a Sales & Events Executive. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales within the hospitality sector, with a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include driving bookings, maximizing sales, and building client relationships. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits including holidays and discounts across venues.

Benefits

22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Discounted food & drinks

Company awards and incentives

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Company mentoring benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales & events position within the hospitality industry.
• Minimum 1 year experience in venue sales & events.
• Great communication skills – verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Maximise pre-booked sales for the venue(s), working to predetermined targets.
• Drive corporate and consumer bookings.
• Build, maintain and grow a relevant client database.
• Liaise with Sales & Marketing on in-house events.
• Attend relevant networking events to create brand exposure.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Proactive mindset

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Urban Pubs and Bars are looking for an amazing Sales & Events Executive to join our team in the City of London. If you are positive and pro active, self motivated and enthusiastic, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Maximise pre-booked sales for the venue(s), working to predetermined targets.
• Drive corporate and consumer bookings.
• Build, maintain and grow a relevant client database.
• Liaise with Sales & Marketing on in-house events, activations, and other marketing activity.
• Attend relevant networking events, exhibitions and events to create brand exposure and make new connections.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales & events position within the hospitality industry.
• Minimum 1 year experience in venue sales & events.
• Great communication skills – verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Job Details

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 10-6
• Salary: £14 – £15 hourly
• Benefits: Bonus

Benefits

• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays and your Birthday off.
• Discounted food & drinks in over 40 venues.
• Company awards and incentive for performance and length of service.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company mentoring benefits.

About us

Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 by Nick Pring and Malcolm Heap and has since expanded to an estate of over 40 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018 Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. The Company was then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2023/25

About Urban Pubs & Bars Ltd:

Our ethos focuses on acquiring the best sites in the right locations and recruiting exceptional operators who are as passionate about food and drink as we are. Winners of the Best Managed Pub Company 2021, 2023 and nominated again in 2024