Sales & Event Manager

Live Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Sales & Event Manager to convert inquiries into high-profile corporate events. This hybrid role involves managing all aspects from proposal to delivery, with opportunities for additional earnings through commission. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in luxury event management and client relations.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Commission opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales & Event Manager in delivering luxury events for corporate or HNWI clients.
• Proven ability to convert inquiries into confirmed projects.
• Experience managing events from concept to onsite delivery.

Responsibilities

• Convert incoming enquiries into confirmed briefs.
• Prepare proposals and pitch to win projects.
• Manage private and corporate events from start to finish.
• Co-ordinate with suppliers such as catering and florists.
• Manage budgets and technical solutions for events.

Skills

Sales conversion

Client relationship management

Event design

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Hybrid working - 3 days in office -A unique opportunity for an experienced Sales & Event Manager to join a creative team converting and delivering extraordinary corporate and private events for high profile clients!

-Hybrid working - 3 days in office

-Additional earning opportunities through commission

-Fantastic portfolio of projects & clients

-Excellent scope for development

The Company

The Company An expert team who create innovative and exceptional event experiences for a broad portfolio of high calibre clients including high net worth individuals and luxury brands. With in-house skill sets that cover everything from content creation and theming through to full production and onsite delivery, each event is bespoke and delivered to the highest of standards. Their passionate and collaborative team are always striving for perfection and thrive off the unforgettable experiences they deliver.

Due to ongoing growth and success, they are now looking for a Sales & Event Manager to join their thriving team. This is a truly unique opportunity with the chance to deliver some incredible events.

The Role

As Sales & Event Manager this role is varied and will be responsible for the conversion of enquiries, overall creation and delivery of a broad portfolio of events. The Sales & Event Manager duties include:

• Converting incoming enquiries into confirmed briefs
• Interpreting briefs and developing creative responses
• Proposal preparation & pitching to win projects
• Building and managing client relationships
• Event design, theming & mood-boarding
• Managing private and corporate events end to end
• Coordinating suppliers including catering, florists, etc.
• Advising on technical solutions and working closely with the warehouse team
• Managing the install and delivery of events onsite
• Preparing and managing budgets

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will come from an established Sales & Event Manager role ideally from within an environment where they are delivering a portfolio of luxury events for corporate and/or HNWI clients. Individuals must have a proven experience in reactive sales showcasing the ability to convert a brief enquiry into a confirmed project. Candidates must also be able to manage the event from the creative concept development phase through to onsite install. Candidates from an agency, venue, or event supplier may be considered.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.

If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy reference: LKS15585