Sales Executive – Conference & Private Events

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts charity in Brighton seeks a Conference and Event Sales Executive. The role involves showcasing venues and creating extraordinary experiences. Candidates should have a strong sales background and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, blending in-office and remote opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vibrant work environment

Remote work opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in conference and event sales.
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to sell and meet commercial objectives.
• Understanding of the event market and industry.

Responsibilities

• Showcase venues to clients and help visualize their events.
• Rebuild a year-round programme of events.
• Work as part of a vibrant sales team.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Teamwork

Job description

Full-time - 37 hrs per week
Salary - £28,000 per annum

Are you a passionate salesperson that loves to create unforgettable events? We are on the lookout for a talented Conference and Event Sales Executive to join our team and help us showcase our venues at Brighton Dome.

Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival is a leading arts charity made up of an historic events venue - Brighton Dome, the largest music education service in the Southeast, and the biggest curated cross-arts festival in England.

Following an extensive refurbishment of the Corn Exchange and Studio, our sales team, supported by our in-house event management and production teams, aims to re-build a year-round programme of meetings, and exhibitions, social events and dinners plus multi-day/ multi-venue conferences for 600+ delegates. Previous clients include well known corporates, universities, medical associations, and digital providers.

With your exceptional sales skills, you'll be responsible for showcasing these incredible spaces to clients and helping them visualise their event in these beautiful new venues.

Requirements:
• A proven track record in conference and event sales
• An outgoing personality with excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to sell and meet commercial objectives
• A passion for creating extraordinary experiences, with an understanding of the market and industry
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
What we offer:
• A competitive salary
• A hybrid role: offering a vibrant work environment in the heart of Brighton, alongside opportunities to work remotely
• The chance to be part of this iconic venue's exciting journey to rebuild conference business


For a full job description and an application form, please visit here: https://jobs.brightondome.org/position/sales-executive-conference-private-events

Closing date is: 12 noon on Tuesday 2nd September
Interview date: W/c Monday 8th September

Brighton Dome and Festival Ltd is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equal opportunities. Brighton Dome & Festival values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly applications from ethnically diverse people and disabled people who are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are judged