Sales Account Executive - Events

They are seeking a proactive and results driven Sales Accounts Executive to join their Sales and Marketing team, reporting directly to the Head of Sales and Marketing. This role is focused on converting enquiries into confirmed bookings and generating revenue for our client by promoting their unique event spaces to corporate, charity, and private clients. Their venues host a diverse range of events, from small meetings of two people to large-scale concerts of up to 2,400 attendees.

Key responsibilities include converting incoming sales enquiries from multiple channels and actively maximising opportunities across all accounts. You will seek to grow income from an extensive portfolio of repeat business while also proactively selling to new clients and emerging markets. You will apply effective yield management to each enquiry to ensure profitability and consistently work towards confirming bookings.

This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders to maximise revenue from every client and ensure a seamless customer journey. You will collaborate with the Head of Sales and Marketing and the Business Development Manager, supporting hosted events and proactive sales activities as required, while contributing to the overall commercial success of the organisation.

Demonstrable experience of sales conversions, in events, conferencing or venue environment, catering or hotel.

• Confident negotiator with good presentation skills and a professional, client focused approach.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, numeracy, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Competent in Microsoft Office with excellent administration and time management skills
• Ability to work confidently on your own initiative.
• Good working knowledge of iVvy (Cloud based venue management software).
• Knowledge of foreign languages would be an advantage.

Our client is one of the largest conference and events venue in Central London. They have hosted high-profile events like the Netflix Wednesday Premier, The Late Late Show, and the Burberry Fashion Show. Their revenue is generated by hiring their facilities to corporate, charity, and private clients, primarily for live events ranging from small meetings to concerts of up to 2,400 attendees.

They aim to build a reputation for quality, heritage, and memorable experiences.

Our client is owned by Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church. They conduct business in line with the Church's ethics and their own company values.

• Generous Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Staff Referral Bonus
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays and paid birthday leave
• 2 additional paid volunteering days each year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Enhanced Sick Leave
• 50% discount at their in-house café and discounts to food and shopping places in local area