Senior Sales Executive/Event Planner

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

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.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension

Healthcare cashback scheme

Free meals on duty

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.