Senior event manager Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Event Sales Manager
Grundon —Knowl Hill
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Senior Events Producer (Full Time)
Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust —London
- £50,000 - £58,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Management
- English
- No degree
- Annual leave
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8d
Transaction Services Manager/Senior Manager
BDO —Reading
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Management
Operations & Growth Manager (Part-Time, Initial 3-Month Contract)
Fertility Solutions —Beaconsfield
- £60,000 - £80,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Project management
- Travel
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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1d
Senior Property Manager
CompassRock International —Walton-on-Thames
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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Insight Manager
Powerforce —Reading
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SQL
- Python
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Front of House Manager (Maternity Cover)
ST James Facilities —Reading
- £50,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Office
- Human resources
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7d
Marketing Senior Manager
PepsiCo —Reading
- Driving
New Business Senior Manager
BDO —Reading
- Full-time
- Business development
HR Director
Accent Catering Services Ltd —Staines-upon-Thames
- £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Construction Manager
Morris and Blunt Ltd —Reading
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- In-person
- Leadership
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8d
Duty Manager
Stoke Park Ltd —Slough
- Up to £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Human resources
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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1d
Senior Deputy Manager
Acorn Pubs —Ascot
- Up to £48,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Restaurant management
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Senior Bid Manager
Satellite Applications Catapult —Didcot
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Business development
- IT
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Event Organiser
E.J. Churchill Group Ltd —High Wycombe
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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7d
Senior Project Manager - Europe
Proforest —Oxford
- £40,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- English
- Project management
- Life insurance
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Senior Business Development Manager
Wireless Logic mdex GmbH —Reading
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- Communication skills
Senior Healthcare Global Product Manager Ostomy
Hollister Europe Limited —Winnersh
- £51,282 - £80,585 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Marketing
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Functional Skills Lead
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Reading
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Education
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Qualified Person (QP) / Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Procter & Gamble —Weybridge
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Employee stock ownership plan

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Event Sales Manager

Grundon -
Knowl Hill

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Sales
Microsoft Office
Account management
A Level

Full job description

Hours: Monday- Friday 09.00 to 17.00 but flexibility will be required at weekends due to the nature of the role
Salary: Competitive

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future?

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven Event Sales Manager to join our Sales team based in Knowl Hill.

This is more than just a job ,it’ s an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations.

Reporting into the Head of Commercial you will play a key role in driving our mission forward by leading and managing event sales activities.

The successful candidate will drive revenue growth by promoting and selling event services, while identifying and developing new business opportunities, including the preparation and submission of tenders. The role involves managing both new and existing client accounts from initial engagement through to service delivery and post-event follow-up.

What will you do

Drive growth across existing accounts by uncovering new opportunities, promoting additional services, and maximising profitability.
Win new business and play a key role in achieving ambitious sales, revenue, and profit targets.
Work collaboratively with teams across Operations, Sustainability, Innovation, Transport, and Head Office to deliver seamless, high-quality service
Partner with the Head of Commercial to shape new opportunities, support budgeting, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Stay ahead of industry trends, innovations, and legislation to keep our services competitive and compliant.
Take the lead on tenders and proposals, including PPQs, client site visits, and the successful mobilisation of major contracts.
Engage and inspire clients through presentations, training, and tailored support to help them achieve their waste management and sustainability goals.
Champion sustainability by driving best practices in waste segregation and moving waste up the hierarchy at events and client sites.
Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in gathering client requirements, supporting quotations, and enabling smooth operational delivery.
Represent the business with confidence at client meetings, industry events, and key account reviews.
Contribute to marketing initiatives and the development of impactful promotional materials.
Carry out duty-of-care visits and support a variety of exciting, ad-hoc waste management projects.
Help create a positive, inclusive workplace by supporting colleague wellbeing, promoting open conversations, and signposting to relevant support when needed

Why you will like working here:

A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture.
Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
Competitive salary and great benefits.
A company that values your voice and ideas.

About You

Proven experience within sales or account management.
Experience within the waste industry (desirable)
Educated to A level standard (or equivalent qualification).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to learn about industry practices, with experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including board-level decision-makers.
Results focused with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to achieving targets.
Ability to manage npriorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
A collaborative team player who is equally comfortable working independently.
Flexible and willing to support operations, including weekend working when required.
Good geographical awareness to support client and operational needs.
A clear, professional communicator with strong attention to detail, discretion, and adaptability.

About Grundon?

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.

Why Grundon?

At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry’s most respected names.

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