Senior Event Sales Executive

Location: Hilsea

Senior Event Sales Executive Salary:
Up to £32,000 per annum  tips

Hours:

40 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work depending on events

Location:

Near Milton Keynes We’re looking for a Senior Event Sales Executive to join a busy and established hospitality and events venue near Milton Keynes. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves the commercial side of events but is equally passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience. You’ll take ownership of enquiries from the first conversation through to confirmed booking and event handover, working across weddings, celebrations, conferences, meetings and private events.

About the candidate You’ll have previous experience within event sales, wedding sales, conference and events, hospitality sales or a similar customer-focused sales environment. You’ll be confident building relationships with clients, understanding what they’re looking for and turning enquiries into confirmed bookings. You’ll be commercially minded, organised and comfortable managing multiple enquiries at different stages. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, along with the confidence to conduct venue show rounds, discuss packages and identify opportunities to maximise revenue.

Most importantly, you’ll enjoy working with people and be able to combine a proactive sales approach with a warm, professional and personalised service. What you’ll do Manage and convert event enquiries into confirmed bookings Conduct venue show rounds and client appointments Prepare proposals, quotations and event documentation Build strong client relationships throughout the sales process Manage wedding, corporate and private event enquiries Identify upselling, repeat business and new sales opportunities Coordinate key event details and ensure a smooth operational handover Maintain accurate CRM records, contracts and payment schedules Work towards agreed sales and revenue targets Benefits Salary of up to £32,000 per annum Varied role across weddings, corporate events and private functions Opportunity to take ownership of the event sales journey Supportive hospitality and events environment Love events, sales and creating memorable experiences?

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