Sales & Events Assistant

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the hospitality sector as a Sales and Events Assistant. You'll support the General Manager and motivate your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while managing events. With opportunities for growth and various employee benefits, this role is perfect for passionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounts on gym memberships

28 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Free employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in managing wedding bookings advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and responding to incoming enquiries.
• Ensuring smooth event operations and effective communication.
• Training and inspiring your team.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Organization

Motivation

Job description

Job Title: Sales and Events Assistant at Doggetts Coat and Badge

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As a Sales and Events Assistant at Doggetts Coat and Badge, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in assisting your team to success. Through your passion and drive, you will motivate your team to deliver an excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best they can be!

Join us at Nicholson’s pubs; we’re a friendly bunch. We’ve been running pubs for nearly 150 years, so we know a thing or two about great food, drink, and classic British hospitality. If you have as much character as our pubs, we want to hear from you.

What’s in it for me?

• Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands, including Miller & Carter, Toby Carvery, and All Bar One.
• 20% discount for up to 5 friends and family across all our brands.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team socials – work hard, play hard!
• Additional benefits include a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, free shares, and a free employee helpline.

What will I be doing?

As a Sales and Events Assistant, you should be passionate, creative, organized, and motivated to help manage the increasing number of weddings and private events.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Managing and responding to incoming enquiries through multiple avenues.
2. Maintaining constant communication with event organisers throughout the booking process.
3. Ensuring smooth event operations and effective communication with BOH and FOH teams.
4. Working towards pre-set sales targets.
5. Reporting to the General Manager and Regional Business Manager in their absence.
6. Assisting in the setup and breakdown of event spaces.
7. Supporting the General Manager in daily business operations, including covering Duty Manager shifts during absences and holidays.
8. Training and inspiring your team to deliver excellent food, drink, and service.
9. Leading your team to deliver memorable moments that WOW our guests.
10. Occasional opening and closing duties.

Experience in managing wedding bookings would be advantageous but is not essential.