Senior Sales and Event Manager

South West London Venue £35-38k per annum plus bonus
My client is looking for a Sales and Events Manager for a stunning South West London Venue. This is a 360 role so you will be selling , planning and then there on event days to meet the client and assist operations. The venue hosts a mix of weddings, corporate and private events.
-Handle incoming event enquiries and nurture them to conversion. -Provide quotes in-line with the pricing strategy. -Encourage clients for show rounds and ensure you or a team member are available to host show rounds at times convenient for clients. -Advise and guide on menu planning options and attend tastings.-Upsell items as appropriate -Support junior members of the team, providing day to day sales guidance and event management advice-Liaise with the Kitchen to ensure food choices and amendments including dietaries have been clearly communicated to the kitchen in a timely manner. – Liaise with the Ops team to ensure events are planned effectively, with all clients’ specifications correctly.-Attend and manage events taking responsibility for more complex clients and events., directing the team to maintain the highest standards -Manage the sales and planning team in the GMs absence-Fully brief all staff on H&S, the event plan, points of note, special arrangement, roles and responsibilities -Ensure events run to time and budget. Keeping all amendments up to date. -Seek feedback from clients post event to develop the offering further. -Produce final invoice to send to the client.
My client is looking for a real foodie from a catering, hotel or venue background who has a passion for end to end events management.
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