Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious venue in the heart of London as a Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive. This exciting role involves generating sales and overseeing the entire wedding planning process, ensuring a memorable experience for clients. You'll work in a stunning Georgian venue, delivering exceptional service while maximizing event revenue. Enjoy industry-leading benefits, including generous leave and discounts across venues. If you're passionate about hospitality and have a flair for event coordination, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Up to 35 days annual leave

Access to discounts and communication portal

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Your birthday off

A day off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wedding sales and planning or a similar hospitality role.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales to achieve monthly and annual wedding and private events targets.
• Handle incoming enquiries and convert them into confirmed bookings.
• Maintain good relationships with the venue and other Searcys sites.

Skills

Sales Generation

Event Coordination

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Wedding Trends

Job description

Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive

Institute of Directors

Searcys is looking for a Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive to join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

As a Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive, you will generate sales and maximize weddings and private events for the venue. You will oversee the entire wedding sales and planning process, from initial inquiries to event coordination, ensuring a high-quality and memorable experience for clients.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally designed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion, this venue features traditional meeting rooms and glamorous chandelier-filled ballrooms.

As a Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (depending on role)
• Access to discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within a venue
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off
• A day off to volunteer or give back to a charity of your choice

Job Type: Full Time

1. Deliver sales to achieve monthly and annual wedding and private events targets, increasing year-over-year revenue for the Weddings business at 116 Pall Mall, and growing the private events sector for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
2. Support corporate enquiries where required, with a focus on Weddings and private events.
3. Handle incoming enquiries according to Sales Department standards and convert them into confirmed bookings.
4. Produce reports for the Head of Sales and GM on wedding business performance and potential opportunities.
5. Prepare proposals for new enquiries, ensuring venue standards are met and client expectations are maximized.
6. Conduct show rounds and client visits to a high standard.
7. Ensure venue product knowledge and seasonal menus are communicated to clients.
8. Attend menu tastings and upsell to increase client spend and revenue.
9. Create and complete function sheets detailing all event requirements and attend weddings with the operations team.
10. Adhere to in-house accounting policies, complete billing invoices promptly, and chase debts.
11. Keep sales procedures and administrative duties up to date and timely, including proposals, contracts, follow-ups, and deposit payments.
12. Maintain good relationships with the venue and other Searcys sites.
13. Identify and support new leads for future business opportunities.
14. Proven experience in wedding sales and planning or a similar hospitality role.
15. Exceptional organizational, multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
16. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
17. In-depth knowledge of wedding planning, industry trends, and local vendors in London.
18. Flexibility to work weekends with time in lieu.

Working with Searcys offers the opportunity to be part of London's most prestigious events, gain insights from experienced colleagues, and contribute to a storied legacy in hospitality.

Being part of Searcys means belonging to a company with a rich history and reputation, fostering pride and a sense of community.

For more about Searcys' history, visit our website.