Sales & Events Manager

What we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Sales & Events Manager with experience planning events in wet and dry hire spaces. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of hospitality and event management, ensuring exceptional service delivery and seamless execution of events. This role requires a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. The Sales & Events Manager will drive and enhance our hospitality & Events provision across London East-UK which includes an E-Centre events hall with licenced bar and stage, along with 4 break-out meeting rooms.
About Us:

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.
Duties:

This role will be managing the sales and planning process for events at the venue as well as attending the event. The space holds around 220 seated and is a stunning modern venue suitable for various events such as drinks receptions, dinners, Xmas parties and conferences. We are looking for someone with a bubbly attitude who is confident in meeting clients to show them around the space. You should also know how to plan and deliver events as you will be working closely with the caterers, organising all the finer details in the run up to the event day. This venue really does sell itself, with 360-degree views of the city and a fantastic catering offering- it makes it a great venue to work at.
As the Sales & Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our hospitality and events offerings across London East-UK. Our impressive E-Centre boasts an events hall with a licensed bar and stage, complemented by four breakout meeting rooms. Your responsibilities will encompass hosting a diverse range of events including business events such as conferences and networking events as well as private events (such as weddings, birthdays – all ranging from small private dinners to events for up to circa 350 people) with seating capacity for approximately 220 guests, the role holder will be responsible for hosting of all event bookings
Qualifications & Experience:

• Business Marketing degree or similar industry related qualification desirable, but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering hospitality functions and events within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Experience of successful business development implementation (both creation of and follow up of leads).
• Solid operational experience of successfully delivering functions and events to a range of clients.
• Previous experience of managing stakeholders (including colleagues, suppliers & contractors).
• Excellent organisation skills - ability to prioritise and effectively handle a number of competing priorities.
• The ability to build strong, lasting relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• A self-starter, motivated with a calm and pragmatic approach to resolving routine issues.
• Ability to use innovation and think outside the box to meet client expectations.
• A customer focus with a passion for events creating a fun working environment for team members and guests.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as ability to work independently essential.
• IT literate with good working knowledge of standard Microsoft packages as well as basic knowledge of event/conferencing equipment (sound, visual equipment).

Working Arrangements:

Full-time, Permanent (36 hours per week), Monday to Friday. However, weekend work may be required, and in exchange, a day off during the week will be provided.
Location: London-East UK (Dagenham)
Benefits:

• In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:?
• We offer a 20% performance related commission as well some lovely added perks such as free tickets to various music events in the city.
• Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Competitive Salaries
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Holidays from 21-26 days
• Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable
• Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training
• Great offices & local amenities including our Lab Café
• Free parking @ The Cube

A GREAT TEAM!
To Apply:

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
Location: Dagenham
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + 20% performance related commission
Benefits: Competitive salaries – we are proud to be a London Living Wage employer Annual leave benefits Defined contribution pension scheme operated through NEST Family Friendly employment policiesFlexible working including hybrid working optionsPrivate medical insurance (based on job role) Employee Assistance Programme and other health and well-being support Training, DevelopmentCareer Progression
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