Sales & Events Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Sales and Events Assistant. You will support the General Manager and your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role offers opportunities for career progression, team discounts, and a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounts on gym memberships

Pension

28 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Free employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience with weddings and managing wedding venue bookings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and responding to incoming enquiries through various channels.
• Ensuring smooth event operations and effective communication with teams.
• Training and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Organised

Creative

Motivated

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As Sales and Events Assistant at Doggetts Coat and Badge, you’ll bring your experience to support the General Manager and your team to success. Through your passion and drive, you will motivate your team to deliver an excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to reach their potential.

Join us at Nicholson’s pubs, a friendly team with nearly 150 years of hospitality expertise. We value character and enthusiasm—if you have what it takes, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Opportunities for career progression—last year, over 150 Assistant Managers were promoted to General Managers.
• 33% discount across all our brands, from Miller & Carter to Toby Carvery to All Bar One.
• 20% discount for up to 5 friends and family.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team socials—work hard, play hard!
• Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, free shares, and a free employee helpline.

The ideal candidate should be passionate, creative, organised, and motivated to help manage weddings and private events in our expanding business.

Sales and Events – Key Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Managing and responding to incoming enquiries through various channels.
2. Maintaining communication with event organisers throughout the booking process.
3. Ensuring smooth event operations and effective communication with the BOH and FOH teams.
4. Working towards pre-set sales targets.
5. Reporting to the General Manager and Regional Business Manager when necessary.
6. Assisting with setup and breakdown of event spaces.
7. Supporting the General Manager in daily operations, including covering Duty Manager shifts.
8. Training and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional food, drink, and service.
9. Leading by example and fostering team development.
10. Delivering memorable moments that WOW guests and encourage repeat visits.
11. Occasional opening and closing duties.

Experience with weddings and managing wedding venue bookings is advantageous but not essential.