We are now seeking an experienced Event Manager (Sales) to join our dynamic team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This busy and exciting role will span event management, account management, lead generation, and client retention, with a strong focus on high-value clients across the creative, corporate, and private sectors. We are seeking individuals with a background in event catering sales, who are passionate about food & events, and looking for a new challenge!

• Manage and develop relationships with both venues and clients
• Create bespoke client proposals
• Attend tastings, site visits and client meetings
• Carry out all commercial and operational planning for each event, including booking staff and equipment
• Create full event sheets for each event
• Comprehensively brief freelance and full-time staff for events
• Assume full responsibility for the event on site, including managing the event, catering/plating, and staff when required
• Prepare invoices and chase payment where required

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a catering or events company
• Confident, self-motivated, and professional
• Experience with Weddings is preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Personal licence holder preferred
• Comfortable working simultaneously across a high volume of bookings and events.
• Experience using CRM platforms
• Proven track record of working well under pressure
• High attention to detail and extremely organised
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships

Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm will be your general office hours, although you will be expected to work events outside of these hours and occasionally on the weekend e.g. weddings.

Direct Reports: None

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability when required