Conference & Events Sales Executive

Join the team at Eastwood Hall, a leading conference and events venue in the heart of Nottinghamshire. We’re looking for a driven and personable Conference & Events Sales Executive to convert enquiries into confirmed business and help deliver exceptional event experiences. In this role, you’ll manage incoming conference, meeting and event enquiries, conduct show rounds, prepare bespoke proposals and build strong relationships with corporate clients and event organisers.

Working closely with operations and revenue teams, you’ll ensure a seamless hand‑over from sale to delivery while consistently achieving sales targets and maximising revenue opportunities. The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience within hospitality or events, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, target‑focused mindset.

• Manage and respond to all conference and event enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Conduct client show rounds and venue tours
• Prepare tailored proposals, contracts, and detailed event quotations
• Negotiate rates in line with revenue strategy and business needs
• Proactively generate new business through outbound sales activity and account management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, agents, and event organisers
• Coordinate detailed handovers to the operations team to ensure seamless event delivery
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using the sales/CRM system
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and client meetings to promote the venue
• Upsell additional services and packages to maximise revenue opportunities
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities

• Previous sales experience within hospitality, conferencing or events
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Customer‑focused with a consultative sales approach
• Proactive, self‑motivated and results‑driven
• Comfortable managing multiple enquiries in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong administrative and IT skills (CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency)
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify upselling opportunities
• Professional, personable and confident conducting client show rounds
• Team‑oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet business needs

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

£13.25 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty and more.

• Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts – Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts – TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + bank holidays and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave following return from maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby’s first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Ongoing training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, sleep and celebrate. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training and every business event in between we provide an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves. Join us to grow your career with an industry leader and enjoy competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development within one of the UK’s biggest businesses.