Sales and Event Coordinator
Sales and Event Coordinator
- Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL
- £highly competitive + excellent bonus and benefits
- 40hrs pw 5/7 with flexibility to cover events
- Free Lunches, free parking
Turn Enquiries into Exceptional Events
Are you a talented coordinator with a passion for events, sales and delivering outstanding customer experiences?
Sodexo Live! is looking for a Sales & Events Coordinator to join our team at the iconic American Express Stadium
, home of Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of one of the South Coast's leading conference and events venues. You'll play a key role in converting enquiries into confirmed business, supporting revenue growth and ensuring every event is planned accurately, professionally and seamlessly from initial enquiry through to operational handover.
Whether it's corporate conferences, awards dinners, exhibitions, networking events or private celebrations, you'll help create memorable experiences while supporting the delivery of a multi-million-pound events programme.
As Sales & Events Coordinator, you'll work closely with the Sales Manager, Business Development Manager and Event Operations team to ensure clients receive an exceptional experience throughout their event journey.
We're seeking an organised, customer-focused and commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:- Managing and responding to conference and events enquiries.
- Qualifying opportunities and converting enquiries into confirmed bookings.
- Preparing tailored proposals, quotations and contracts.
- Following up with prospective clients to maximise conversion opportunities.
- Building and maintaining accurate event details within CRM and venue systems.
- Coordinating room layouts, catering requirements, AV, timings and special requests.
- Producing accurate event documentation and handover information for operational teams.
- Maintaining CRM records, booking information and sales reports.
- Supporting the Sales Manager with enquiry tracking and sales administration.
- Assisting the Business Development Manager with proactive sales opportunities and client follow‑up.
- Experience with in conference and events sales, event coordination, hospitality or venue operations.
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients by phone, email and face‑to‑face.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines.
- Experience preparing proposals, quotations, contracts or event documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of revenue targets.
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
- A proactive, positive and solution‑focused approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively across sales, operations, catering and venue teams.
Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; 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 advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and…
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