Job Details

Event Sales Executive

Searcys

Expires in 8 days

Overview

Searcys are looking for a dynamic Event Sales Executive to join our central sales team.
£33,000 to £40,000
Per year.
Full time, Temporary, Contract
(40 Hours per week.)
6 London Street, London, EC3R 7LP

Key information

Based in our central sales team, you will be pivotal in supporting our venue portfolio by driving enquiries and bookings into our venues. You will be selling across the twenty nine venues in our portfolio, matching client needs with their perfect venue as well as supporting our venues sales teams where required.

This role is a full time fixed term contract for three to six months starting as soon as possible.

About the role

  • Proactively generate and convert event sales leads, meeting revenue targets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate and private clients.
  • Conduct venue show rounds, presentations, and sales pitches.
  • Work closely with the operations and catering teams to ensure seamless event execution.
  • Prepare and negotiate contracts, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.
  • Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
  • Represent the venue and Searcys at networking events and trade shows.

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in event sales within a high end venue, hotel, or catering company.
  • A strong sales mindset with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
  • A passion for delivering exceptional events and client experiences.
  • Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
  • Knowledge of London’s events and hospitality market is an advantage.

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.