VENUE SALES EXECUTIVE - EVENTS

VENUE SALES EXECUTIVE - EVENTS
WEST LONDON
£21,000 - £25,000 + Bonus + Benefits

LD16330

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Venue Sales Executive to join an iconic, unique and well-known venue in London selling multifunctional event space.

THE VENUE

Based in West London, this unique and unusual venue has venue hire capacity ranging from 400 - 1500 with two levels of multi-functional space. They have organised and hosted a range of events from conferences, dinners, receptions, private events, parties, barmitzfahs and launch events for private and corporate clients.

Offering a consultative service they strive for high standards and excellence at all times for every client. Priding themselves on having a fantastic venue and an experienced events team flexible enough to carter for all types of events.

THE ROLE

This interesting venue is now looking for a Venue Sales Executive to join their team and play a key role in converting enquiries into events through developing relationships through reactive sales. You will be a central point of contact for all clients and enquires into the venue as well as supporting the events team.

Reporting to the Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for;

• Following up all inbound enquiries via email, telephone and the website
• Proactively identify new sales leads
• Researching organisations and potential new markets
• Conducting site visits
• Liaising direct with the client at all times
• Putting event proposals together
• Briefing the event team on the proposed event
• Working with external suppliers
• Being on-site at events to greet the client
• Taking post-event feedback

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for the Venue Sales Executive role you must come with similar experience within a venue or hotel. You will have a proven track record of consistently achieving targets. Candidates who have worked within an event supplier converting enquiries will also be considered.

Most importantly you must have great planning and communications skills and have the confidence and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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