Junior Event & Sales Assistant

Location:
Office-based (North West London)

Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Contract Type:
Full time (40 hours per week and flexibility to work evenings and weekends)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Junior Sales & Events Assistant to join our growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in sales and events
, gaining valuable experience across both the commercial and operational sides of the business.

Working closely with the Head of Sales and Operations Department
, you will play an important role in supporting the sales process, looking after clients and helping to ensure our events are delivered successfully.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, highly organised, eager to learn and willing to get involved across all areas of the business.

As Junior Sales & Events Assistant, you will provide day-to-day support to the Head of Sales while working closely with the Operations team to ensure clients and events are managed effectively.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Head of Sales with day-to-day sales activity.
• Responding to new sales enquiries and assisting with the preparation of proposals and quotations.
• Maintaining and updating the sales pipeline and CRM system.
• Following up with prospective and existing clients.
• Supporting the sales team in converting enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Building positive relationships with clients and providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting with the planning and administration of events.
• Working closely with the Operations Department to ensure all event requirements are communicated clearly and delivered effectively.
• Supporting the preparation of event documentation, schedules and client information.
• Assisting with event set-up, delivery and management where required.
• Attending events and supporting the wider team to ensure a smooth and successful event.
• Helping to manage post-event client communication and follow-up.
• Maintaining accurate client, sales and event records.
• Supporting the team with general sales, administration and event-related tasks.

This is a varied role that provides exposure to the full event journey
, from initial enquiry through to event delivery.

You will work closely with the Head of Sales to understand how opportunities are generated, managed and converted, while also working alongside the Operations Department to understand how events are planned and delivered.

This makes the role ideal for someone who wants to develop a broad understanding of the events industry and progress their career within sales and event management.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• A confident and friendly communicator.
• Professional and comfortable dealing with clients.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Reliable and willing to take responsibility.
• Commercially aware and interested in developing sales skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and willing to get involved in different aspects of the business.
• Passionate about delivering an excellent customer and client experience.

Previous experience in sales, customer service, events, hospitality or administration would be beneficial but is not essential.

Experience with booking platforms, CRM systems, diary management and canva or design platforms are preferrable

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

This role could suit someone at the beginning of their sales or events career who is looking for…