Conference & Events Sales Executive Hall

Conference & Events Sales Executive - Eastwood Hall, Nottingham | Full-Time / Permanent

£13.25 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for...

Join the team at Eastwood Hall
, a leading conference and events venue in the heart of Nottinghamshire. We're looking for a driven and personable Conference & Events Sales Executive to convert enquiries into confirmed business and help deliver exceptional event experiences.

In this role, you'll manage incoming conference, meeting, and event enquiries, conduct show rounds, prepare bespoke proposals, and build strong relationships with corporate clients and event organisers. Working closely with operations and revenue teams, you'll ensure a seamless handover from sale to delivery while consistently achieving sales targets and maximising revenue opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience within hospitality or events, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, target-focused mindset. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Manage and respond to all conference and events enquiries in a timely and professional manner

• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings to achieve and exceed sales targets

• Conduct client show rounds and venue tours

• Prepare tailored proposals, contracts, and detailed event quotations

• Negotiate rates in line with revenue strategy and business needs

• Proactively generate new business through outbound sales activity and account management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, agents, and event organisers

• Coordinate detailed handovers to the operations team to ensure seamless event delivery

• Maintain accurate records and reporting using the sales/CRM system

• Attend networking events, trade shows, and client meetings to promote the venue

• Upsell additional services and packages to maximise revenue opportunities

• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities

• Previous sales experience within hospitality, conferencing, or events

• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets

• Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Customer-focused with a consultative sales approach

• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven

• Comfortable managing multiple enquiries in a fast-paced environment

• Strong administrative and IT skills (CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency)

• Commercially aware with the ability to identify upselling opportunities

• Professional, personable, and confident conducting client show rounds

• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

• Flexible approach to working hours to meet business needs

Not only will you be joining the Eastwood family you will also be joining Levy which is part of Compass Group, the worlds largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and…