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SalaryAre you an outstanding Sales & Events Assistant looking to work at a stunning venue based in Surrey? Do you enjoy managing clients, building relationships and organising fantastic events. If so then this could be the perfect role for you!!
Our fantastic client is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Sales & Events Assistant that is a highly customer focused team player with a positive outlook and can-do attitude with amazing communication skills. The role is working for a prestigious Events and Wedding venue so previous experience in hospitality sales or a transferable role would be ideal.
The role is full time, Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week with weekend and evening flexibility required also according to the business needs and operations. As the role works within the events industry the start and finish times will vary dependant on what events you have on that week. The salary on offer is £28,000 per annum. A driver will be required for this role due to the location of the venue.
This a 12 month fixed term contract maternity cover position with a start date of July 2024.
Key Responsibilities
- Responding and sending proposals to enquiries received on a variety of different platforms- such as webpages, emails, calls etc.
- Conduct showrounds that have been prebooked or ad hoc walk ins.
- Diary management.
- Completing contracts.
- Plan and execute details via function sheets in a timely, professional manner.
- Working along side the Operations Teams.
- Assist with the planning and hosting of all events.
- Conduct showcase evenings.
- Plan and host fairs, open evenings and showcase evenings.
- Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
- Need to be a driver.
Key skills and qualities
- Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued
- Well organised with high attention to detail
- Well presented
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
If you are looking for a new role as an Sales & Events Assistant do not hesitate and apply today!!!
