Sales & Event Coordinator

Sales and Events; Avington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality estate in the scenic South Downs National Park is seeking a Sales & Events Coordinator to manage event enquiries ranging from corporate meetings to private functions. The ideal candidate will be warm, personable, and detail-oriented. Excellent communication and planning skills are essential, along with a proactive approach and a passion for customer service. Previous hotel experience is preferred, and full training on tools like Event Temple will be provided. This role offers excellent progression opportunities and unique on-the-job training.

Benefits

Excellent progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Unique on-the-job training

Discounts across NICI Hotels

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous hotel experience preferred.
• Strong can-do attitude and proactive approach.
• Passionate and driven with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of event enquiries from professional meetings to private functions.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship building

Planning and organisational skills

Warm and personable nature

Attention to detail

Tools

Event Temple

Job description

Who we are…

Situated in the picturesque South Downs National Park, Avington is a working family estate that invites you to enjoy the enchanting Hampshire countryside. Conveniently close to London and easily accessible by train or car, we offer the perfect escape.

The role…

We have a superb opportunity for a Sales & Events Coordinator to join the sales team. As Sales & Events Coordinator you will be required to handle a variety of event enquiries ranging from professional meetings to private functions. You should have a warm, personable nature, a can‑do attitude and an exceptional eye for detail. You will be confident, enjoy client relationship building and have clear planning and organisational skills. You will also be passionate, driven and focused on achieving optimum results with a proactive approach to your work. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential. Previous hotel experience is preferred together with knowledge of Event Temple, although full training will be given to the right candidate.

What’s in it for you…

At Avington, we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant, enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Excellent progression opportunities within our group NICI Hotels
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on‑the‑job training and development with an opportunity for internal promotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts across the NICI Hotels Group
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program

If you feel you have the skills and ambition we are looking for to join Avignton, then please apply with a full and up to date CV below.

Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation: To be discussed