Sales Executive - Excel London - Full-Time / Permanent
£37230 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
Overview
ExCeL London is a leading global event destination, hosting over 350 events each year. At ExCeL London Hospitality (ELH), we deliver exceptional catering and hospitality experiences that elevate every event.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Sales Manager, you’ll focus on growing conference and event (C&E) sales, while supporting exhibitions during peak periods. You’ll manage enquiries, create proposals, and convert business in line with commercial targets.
Acting as a key link between clients, internal teams, and venue partners, you’ll help deliver seamless events while supporting sales materials, reporting, and administration.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Commercial Growth
Manage enquiries and produce commercially strong proposals
Drive revenue through conversion, upselling, and cross‑selling
Build and maintain client relationships to support repeat business
Identify opportunities for account growth and enhancements
Maintain accurate CRM records and support exhibition activity as needed
Client Experience
Act as a key client contact from enquiry to contract
Deliver clear, professional communication aligned to client needs
Support key accounts, proposals, and site visits
Gather feedback to inform improvements and opportunities
Collaboration & Administration
Maintain sales documents, planners, and collateral
Work closely with Operations, Culinary, and Marketing teams
Support reporting, forecasting, and process improvements
Event Delivery
Support live events, including on‑site sales activity
Attend pre‑event briefings and communicate key details
Monitor client satisfaction and manage on‑the‑day requests
Assist with last‑minute changes and post‑event debriefs
About You
Experience in sales or event‑focused roles (hospitality/venue preferred)
Commercially minded with a passion for events
Highly organised, detail‑focused, and proactive
Strong communicator with excellent relationship‑building skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Professional, adaptable, and solutions‑focused
A team player with the ability to work independently
Driven to deliver exceptional client experiences
Why Join Us?
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.
Benefits
Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Meals on duty
Vodaphone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
Competitive and supportive family benefits
Day off for baby's first birthday
Holiday purchase scheme
On‑going training & development and career pathways
Professional subscriptions paid
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
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