Sales and Events Coordinator Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Sales

Sales and Events Coordinator

Barclays Hampden, Letherby Drive, Glasgow, G42 9BA
£27,000pa - £30,000pa + excellent benefits
40hrs pw 5/7

Job Introduction Do you love turning enquiries into unforgettable events?

Are you a confident relationship-builder with a passion for sales, events, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Join the Team Behind One of Scotland's Most Iconic Event Venues!

Barclays Hampden is seeking an enthusiastic and commercially minded Sales and Events Coordinator to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales and events professional who thrives on building relationships, creating exceptional client experiences, and delivering outstanding events. Working within one of Scotland's premier venues, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth, securing new business, managing existing client relationships, and coordinating events from initial enquiry through to successful delivery.

As Sales and Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the full client journey, ensuring every enquiry, booking, and event receives the highest level of service and attention.

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and customer-focused individual with a passion for sales and events.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Do:

Managing inbound event enquiries and progressing opportunities through the sales pipeline.
Producing tailored event proposals and quotations that meet client requirements.
Conducting professional and engaging venue show rounds.
Coordinating events from confirmation through to completion.
Building and developing long-term relationships with existing clients and key accounts.
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
Maintaining accurate CRM records and ensuring full compliance with company procedures.
Working closely with operational teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
Managing event documentation, pre-payments, invoicing, and financial administration.
Maximising event revenue through effective upselling and account development.
Representing the venue at networking events, exhibitions, client entertainment activities, and sales initiatives.
Monitoring market trends and competitor activity within the Glasgow events market.

What You Bring:

Previous experience in event sales, venue sales, hospitality sales, event planning, or event coordination.
A proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering measurable results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong relationship-building and account management capabilities.
Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems.

Strong attention to detail and event planning expertise.

Confidence working independently and taking ownership of your workload.

Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of the Glasgow events market would be advantageous.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial…