Sales and Events Manager

The George IV, Chiswick; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% food & drink discount

Tips paid weekly (on top of hourly pay

35% discount after 3 years

Wagestream access

Hotel discounts within Fuller’s Family

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Job summary

The George IV, a Fuller’s pub on The Heart Of Chiswick High Road, is seeking a Sales & Events Manager to lead pre-booked strategy, drive revenue, and deliver exceptional guest experiences across weddings, parties and club events.

You will manage event delivery, client relations and a small events team, with a focus on growth, quality service and consistent bookings. Hourly rate available up to £16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Understanding of the operational running of the business/events.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Creative approach to problem-solving.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on multiple projects.
• Good negotiation, sales and marketing skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-booked strategy.
• Deliver pre-booked revenue and covers targets.
• Drive additional business via outbound activity.
• Manage Collins, Atreemo & Tonic systems.
• Maintain accurate customer records and provide performance report as required.
• Execute social media platforms and online presence plan (including website & listings).
• Investigate the market and identify key event opportunities to drive more business.
• Boost conversion rate through quick and clear customer communication.
• Create and support delivery of bespoke events across the year.
• Recruit, train and develop sales & events coordinator.
• Provide excellent customer service both in person and via email/phone.
• Communicate effectively with teams to ensure the successful delivery of bookings
• Maximise social media strategy to aid, support and grow pre-booked and overall revenue

Skills

Customer focus

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Negotiation

Sales & marketing

Job description

Hourly rate available if preferred up to £16 per hour

Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what's next? – define the essence of who we are.

The Heart Of Chiswick High Road, The George IV is well known for its events and functions hosting everything from weddings and parties to a big name comedy club & live music each week. Great food, cask ale and a warm welcome, a proper London pub.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What is the role of a Sales & Events Manager:

• Effectively execute pre-booked strategy.
• Deliver pre-booked revenue and covers targets.
• Drive additional business via outbound activity.
• Manage Collins, Atreemo & Tonic systems.
• Maintain accurate customer records and provide performance report as required.
• Execute social media platforms and online presence plan (including website & listings).
• Investigate the market and identify key event opportunities to drive more business.
• Boost conversion rate through quick and clear customer communication.
• Create and support delivery of bespoke events across the year.
• Recruit, train and develop sales & events coordinator.
• Provide excellent customer service both in person and via email/phone.
• Communicate effectively with teams to ensure the successful delivery of bookings
• Maximise social media strategy to aid, support and grow pre-booked and overall revenue

What Skills would we like you to have?

• Strong customer focus and commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Understanding of the operational running of the business/events.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Creative approach to problem-solving.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on multiple projects.
• Good negotiation, sales and marketing skills.