Senior Sales Executive/Event Planner

HELP Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension

Healthcare cashback scheme

Free meals on duty

Job summary

A leading catering firm in Surrey is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Executive/Event Planner to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in event catering, expertise in planning various events, and a passion for delivering high-quality service. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40k plus bonus, commission, and overtime, along with flexible hours and benefits including annual leave and healthcare cashback.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and venues.
• Genuine passion for food and exceptional sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Secure new business and guide clients through planning stages.
• Deliver exceptional food, service, and event management.
• Attend client sites and evening tastings.

Skills

Proven experience as a sales executive in event catering

Expertise in planning weddings, parties, and corporate events

Strong passion for delivering high-quality food and service

Confident, enthusiastic, and driven with a positive attitude

Job description

Senior Sales Executive/Event Planner

Location: Surrey, Greater London

Sector: Bespoke Event Catering

Salary: Dependent on experience (from £34K- £42K + Sales Commission)

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.30 with flexibility to adjust hours due to attending client sites and evening tastings

THE EVENT CATERER & CULTURE

Based in Surrey, our client is a luxury event caterer, delivering exceptional food, service, and event management at venues across London and the South-East.

Due to high demand for our services, they are looking to expand our sales and planning team at our head office in Surrey with a confident, experienced, and enthusiastic Senior Sales Executive/Event Planner.

THE SENIOR EVENT PLANNER ROLE

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, and possess strong knowledge and experience in the event catering industry. As a dynamic self-starter, they will excel at building relationships with clients and venues, securing new business, and smoothly guiding clients through the initial planning stages of their events.

A genuine passion for food and the ability to provide an exceptional sales experience for a variety of events, including weddings, parties, and corporate functions, are essential.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 28 days annual leave
• Pension
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Free meals on duty

ARE YOU THE NEXT SENIOR EVENT PLANNER?

• Proven experience as a sales executive in event catering
• Expertise in planning weddings, parties, and corporate events
• Strong passion for delivering high-quality food and service
• Confident, enthusiastic, and driven with a positive, can-do attitude
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to client sites across the South-East
• Familiarity with venues in London and the South-East is a plus

LOCATION

SW London

SALARY

Up to £40k plus bonus, commission and overtime

To apply or find out more submit your CV today.