Events Sales Executive
6 Days Old
Job Description
Our client is seeking a driven and experienced salesperson to join their team, focusing on selling premium hospitality experiences across six flagship events within their Arts & Entertainment and Tennis portfolio.
The client's Hospitality Department delivers exceptional experiences and generates revenue across some of London's most iconic events. Spanning music, sport, culinary, and festive experiences, the team curates unforgettable moments for a diverse audience.
Permanent | West London (3 days per week in office)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)
Current portfolio includes:
- Summer: Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, Taste of London, Hampton Court Palace Festival, Blenheim Palace Festival
- Winter: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Glide at Battersea Power Station
- Year-round: Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station
This is a 360° sales role involving lead generation, proactive selling, account management, and on-site delivery of hospitality. From Michelin-star dining at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic to bespoke Christmas party packages at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland - no two days are the same.
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Have a genuine passion for live events and hospitality sales
- Bring 1-3 years of proven sales experience, ideally in events, hospitality, or a related industry
- Thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
- Be confident managing the full sales cycle and building long-term client relationships
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing team delivering some of the UK's most loved events.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth to achieve and exceed sales targets
- Maintain high activity levels (40+ dials and 5+ effective calls per day)
- Source and convert new business opportunities
- Manage and update the sales database and key client records
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies and identify new opportunities
- Report on sales performance, pipeline, and forecasting
- Support event development through industry insight and creative ideas
- Translate marketing strategies into sales opportunities
- Prepare and distribute effective sales communications
- Liaise with internal teams including marketing, operations, accounts, and PR
- Represent the client confidently at meetings and networking events
- Manage the re-booking process and build long-term relationships
- Ensure process compliance and maintain event integrity
- Deliver all work with precision, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
- Implement a strong customer care programme to drive client satisfaction and loyalty
Key Results
- Exceed personal and event sales targets
- Provide timely, professional client communication and service
- Contribute to team success and business growth
- Deliver accurate forecasting and insightful reporting
- Generate creative ideas to enhance event content and partnerships
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven sales or event sales experience with strong results (1-3 years)
- Confident telesales and account management skills
- Experience in sales planning and forecasting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commercially aware, customer-focused, and results-driven
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient under pressure
- Effective both independently and collaboratively
Working Details
- Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
- Location: West London (4 days per week in office)
- Occasional weekend and travel required for events such as Taste of London or Hampton Court Palace Festival
Apply below today for more information!
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Business
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