Senior Event Sales Executive

BramahHR Ltd; Loughton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of sales journey

Diverse events portfolio

Supportive environment

Job summary

BramahHR Ltd is seeking a Senior Event Sales Executive for a busy hospitality and events venue near Milton Keynes. You will manage enquiries from first contact through to confirmed bookings across weddings, conferences, meetings and private events, delivering a high level of customer service and driving revenue.

You'll build relationships with clients, present proposals and coordinate the event sales journey, using show rounds, quotes and documentation to secure bookings while meeting targets in

Qualifications

• Experience in event sales or hospitality sales.
• Ability to convert enquiries into bookings.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Willing to work evenings/weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert event enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Conduct venue show rounds and client appointments.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and event documentation.
• Build strong client relationships throughout the sales process.
• Manage wedding, corporate and private event enquiries.
• Identify upselling, repeat business and new sales opportunities.
• Coordinate key event details and ensure a smooth operational handover.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, contracts and payment schedules.
• Work towards agreed sales and revenue targets.

Skills

Client relationship management

Sales prospecting

Negotiation

CRM software

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Event Sales Executive

Salary:Up to £32,000 per annum + tips

Hours:40 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work depending on events

Location:Near Milton Keynes

We're looking for aSenior Event Sales Executiveto join a busy and established hospitality and events venue near Milton Keynes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves the commercial side of events but is equally passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience. You'll take ownership of enquiries from the first conversation through to confirmed booking and event handover, working across weddings, celebrations, conferences, meetings and private events.

About the candidate

You'll have previous experience within event sales, wedding sales, conference and events, hospitality sales or a similar customer-focused sales environment. You'll be confident building relationships with clients, understanding what they're looking for and turning enquiries into confirmed bookings.

You’ll be commercially minded, organised and comfortable managing multiple enquiries at different stages. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, along with the confidence to conduct venue show rounds, discuss packages and identify opportunities to maximise revenue.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy working with people and be able to combine a proactive sales approach with a warm, professional and personalised service.

What you'll do

• Manage and convert event enquiries into confirmed bookings
• Conduct venue show rounds and client appointments
• Prepare proposals, quotations and event documentation
• Build strong client relationships throughout the sales process
• Manage wedding, corporate and private event enquiries
• Identify upselling, repeat business and new sales opportunities
• Coordinate key event details and ensure a smooth operational handover
• Maintain accurate CRM records, contracts and payment schedules
• Work towards agreed sales and revenue targets

Benefits

• Salary of up£32,000 per annum
• Varied role across weddings, corporate events and private functions
• Opportunity to take ownership of the event sales journey
• Supportive hospitality and events environment