Event Sales Executive

Job description

Event Sales Executive

Reporting to: Head of Events and Catering

Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible depending on business needs)

Historic London venue dating back to the 1500’s! Consisting of 6 different spaces to accommodate conferences, AGMs, seminars, exhibitions and trade fairs. Banqueting and private events, formal banquets, dinner and dancing, fashion shows, cocktail parties, musical evenings, celebratory lunches and discrete private soirees:

Purpose

To drive profitable events business through proactive and reactive sales, marketing and client management, while delivering exceptional event planning and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Marketing

• Proactively generate and convert new business to meet financial targets.
• Promote the venue through digital and print marketing, including venue platforms, mail campaigns, newsletters, press and Google Ads.
• Manage and develop the CRM system to support strategic sales growth.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage key accounts and follow up all enquiries promptly.
• Support budgeting, reporting and attendance at trade events and showcase evenings.

Event Planning

• Act as main point of contact from enquiry to final invoice.
• Plan and coordinate events in line with company terms and venue regulations.
• Issue contracts, secure deposits and ensure timely final payments.
• Accurately prepare event documentation and liaise closely with the catering and operations teams.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in sales, marketing and event planning.
• Knowledge of venue platforms, CRM systems and PPC campaigns (e.g. Google Ads).
• Commercially aware, highly organised and detail-focused.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Calm under pressure and a collaborative team player.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English