Sales & Events Office Manager

Restaurant Associates; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality services provider in Milton Keynes is seeking an organised and proactive Sales and Events Office Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the sales and events office, supporting sales activity, coordinating events, and ensuring smooth administrative and operational processes. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment, alongside opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales administration, events coordination, or office management.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong customer service skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales and events office, including workflows and administration.
• Supporting the sales team with proposals, contracts, and client communication.
• Coordinating events from enquiry through to delivery.
• Maintaining accurate records, schedules, and databases.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Monitoring budgets, invoices, and reporting where required.

Skills

Sales administration

Events coordination

Office management

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

CRM systems

Job description

Sales and Events Office Manager

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Sales and Events Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our sales and events office in Milton Keynes. This is a key role supporting sales activity, coordinating events, and ensuring smooth administrative and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the sales and events office, including workflows and administration
• Supporting the sales team with proposals, contracts, and client communication
• Coordinating events from enquiry through to delivery
• Maintaining accurate records, schedules, and databases
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Monitoring budgets, invoices, and reporting where required

About You

• Previous experience in sales administration, events coordination, or office management
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong customer service skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £33,000 - £37,000
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working hours
• A dynamic and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to play a central role in a growing team

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!