Overview
We are an established entertainment and event production company delivering exceptional weddings, parties, conferences and celebrations across Surrey, London and the South East. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Event Sales Executive to join our team.
You will help match our clients to their perfect entertainment and production options, creating memorable experiences for weddings, parties, conferences and celebrations.
The Role
Duties will include both proactive and reactive sales activities, including:
- Responding to client enquiries and quotations
- Building relationships with prospective and existing clients
- Attending venues, wedding fairs and sales events
- Developing relationships with venues and industry suppliers
- Generating new business through social media, email and telephone outreach
- Managing leads and opportunities through our CRM system
- Following up enquiries and proactively driving sales opportunities
- Managing and triaging a shared inbox
We are looking for a bubbly, sociable and confident individual who is happy to make the first contact, build lasting relationships and become an integral part of a growing team.
A full UK driving licence and own vehicle is required, allowing you to visit clients and venues independently when required.
What We're Looking For
- Confident and personable communicator
- Comfortable making outbound calls and building new relationships
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple enquiries and priorities
- Positive, proactive and self-motivated attitude
- Previous sales experience highly desirable
- CRM experience advantageous
- Full UK driving licence required
- Passion for events, hospitality and customer service
Hours & Location
- 21 hours per week
- Flexible working pattern across 3–5 days (minimum 3 days per week)
- Some evening and weekend event attendance may be required on an ad-hoc basis, with overtime paid for work outside standard hours
As the business continues to grow, we anticipate this role developing into a full-time position for the right candidate, upon mutual agreement.
Salary & Commission
- Pro rata salary of £27,300 plus uncapped commission and paid overtime (subject to availability)
- Opportunity for additional hours and progression as the role grows
- Monthly bonus opportunities when sales targets are achieved
Top performers will have the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings through uncapped commission and performance bonuses.
Training & Development
Full training will be provided, but previous experience in sales and CRM systems would be beneficial, as you will be expected to manage your pipeline, relationships and opportunities proactively.
As the company grows, there will be opportunities for further development and progression within the business.
Benefits
- Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Full training and ongoing development
- Career progression opportunities
- Team socials and company events
- Gym membership contribution
- Annual eye test
- Industry training and networking opportunities
- Annual allowance towards concert, festival and live event tickets
- Optional company-funded wellbeing benefits, including twice-yearly Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D wellness injections
If you're a people person who loves building relationships, enjoys sales and would like to be part of a friendly and ambitious events team, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £27,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Old Woking GU22 9JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please provide a brief cover letter explaining why you believe you are the right fit for this Event Sales Executive role. We are particularly interested in your personality, how you build relationships, and what draws you to working in events and sales.
Experience:
- Sales: 2 years (preferred)
- Event planning: 1 year (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
