Events Sales Executive

41 Portland Place is a central London event venue providing period and modern rooms for events, meetings, and corporate events. Well known as a stylish central London venue for all occasions

As a Events Sales Executive you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £32,000pa

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver sales into the venue to achieve the monthly and annual sales target.
• Receive incoming enquiries in accordance with the Sales Department standards and procedures and to convert them into confirmed business.
• Conduct show rounds and client visits to a high standard.
• Help oversee the diary ensuring that all information is accurate, up to date and that all the correct revenue has been inputted.
• Ensure venue product knowledge and seasonal menus are communicated to clients and actively upsell to increase average spends and revenue opportunities.
• Create and complete function sheets – detailing all event requirements from start to finish.
• Ensure in house accounting policies are adhered to and checked. Ensuring billing invoices are completed within agreed timeframes and debt is chased.
• Maintain good working relationship with the venue and other Searcys sites.
• Ensure accurate billing for all assigned events
• To prepare proposals for new enquiries, ensuring venue standards are adhered to and contain best fit/feature expectations for client and maximising yield and revenue.
• All sales procedures and administration correspondence duties are up to date and completed in a timely fashion as per agreed KPI’s. (Proposals, Contracts, Follow-ups and Deposit schedule/payments).
• To support the sales team to identify and support new leads for future business opportunities.
• Assist the Sales and Marketing Manager with all aspects of venue marketing, including social media strategies and marketing plans

• 1 year of experience within a similar role
• Meticulous administration and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills (internally and externally)
• Proactive and excellent time management
• English Language - fluent or bilingual proficiency

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk