The Events and Sales Executive is responsible and accountable for management of venue hire, working with the Events Manager to develop the venue hire offer in order to meet the needs of our diverse audience. A creative individual with a passion for event management and sales, the Event and Sales Executive will have responsibility for implementing the venue hire strategy, setting, achieving and exceeding financial targets, developing and implementing marketing strategies, which promote the venue hire, developing key relationships and ensuring events, are managed effectively by the Operations team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
· To create an attractive venue hire experience in line with the Zouk brand
· To improve on our current Corporate Deck to make it more attractive
· Plan and implement a sales strategy for venue hire, working to hit targets
· Manage the sales and booking of events including dealing with enquiries, following up with potential clients, meeting clients and cold- calling
· Manage the events booking confirmation contracts and function orders
· Work closely with finance with regards to invoicing
· Ensure venue hire events are delivered by the Operations team by ensuring detailed
Function Orders are prepared
· Maintain effective communication and working relationships with colleagues in order to ensure a joined-up approach to the venue hire activity
· Nurture and build relationships with current and potential corporate/private clients
· Actively pursue own personal development and is self-motivated to achieve targets
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
· Diploma in business, hospitality, marketing related fields
· Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
· Service oriented mindset balanced with strong financial competency
· Excellent communicator with exceptional persuasive and negotiation ability
· Ability to manage multiple projects independently
