Sales & Events Coordinator: Elevate Client Experiences

Sodexo Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme

Retirement plan

Death-in-Service

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Sales and Events Coordinator at Barclays Hampden, Glasgow to turn enquiries into successful events. You will manage the full client journey, from initial enquiry through to delivery, while driving revenue and developing relationships with key accounts.

This role requires proactive sales and events experience, excellent communication, and strong organisational skills. The position is based on-site in Glasgow with a salary in the £27k–£30k range and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event sales, venue sales, hospitality sales, event planning, or event coordination.
• A proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering measurable results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and account management capabilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems.
• Strong attention to detail and event planning expertise.
• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of your workload.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of the Glasgow events market would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing inbound event enquiries and progressing opportunities through the sales pipeline.
• Producing tailored event proposals and quotations that meet client requirements.
• Conducting professional and engaging venue show rounds.
• Coordinating events from confirmation through to completion.
• Building and developing long-term relationships with existing clients and key accounts.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and ensuring full compliance with company procedures.
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Managing event documentation, pre-payments, invoicing, and financial administration.
• Maximising event revenue through effective upselling and account development.
• Representing the venue at networking events, exhibitions, client entertainment activities, and sales initiatives.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity within the Glasgow events market.

Skills

Event sales

Venue sales

Hospitality sales

Event planning

Event coordination

Sales targets

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Account management

Time management

Organisational skills

Independent work

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Sales and Events Coordinator at Barclays Hampden, Glasgow to turn enquiries into successful events. You will manage the full client journey, from initial enquiry through to delivery, while driving revenue and developing relationships with key accounts.

This role requires proactive sales and events experience, excellent communication, and strong organisational skills. The position is based on-site in Glasgow with a salary in the £27k–£30k range and 40 hours per week.