Overview

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum

Shift hours: Full Time

Are you a passionate and driven sales and events professional with experience managing social and corporate events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? If so, Compass Group UK&I has the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for an Events Sales Executive to work with us in a stunning venue contract.

Location: London – Zone 1

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum depending on experience plus performance based bonus

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Job Purpose:

 To drive venue sales and convert opportunities across corporate and private markets, then take each booking through a smooth handover into planning. It is a fast-paced, people-first role where hosting great show rounds, shaping proposals and delivering exceptional service are key. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and convert inbound enquiries to confirmed business against personal and group targets 
  • Lead confident show rounds and build proposals that showcase spaces, menus and service 
  • Negotiate, prepare quotes and contracts, raise invoices and track deposits 
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipelines, sharing clear runsheets and handovers to operations 
  • Nurture relationships with agents, corporates and partners to drive repeat business 
  • Support light marketing activity for sales growth such as third-party listings, content requests and asset gathering from events 

Required Skills and Experience: 

  • 1+ years in venue or hotel event sales with a track record of conversion 
  • A hospitality mindset with natural warmth and attention to detail 
  • Strong written and verbal communication, confident negotiation and follow through 
  • Excellent organisation across multiple enquiries and deadlines 
  • Confident IT and systems skills 
  • Flexibility to host show rounds and support key events when required, including some evenings and weekends 

Why join Compass Group?

  • Be part of the market leader in contract catering
  • Work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values innovation and collaboration
  • Excellent career progression opportunities across our diverse business sectors
  • Access to a range of employee benefits including bonus schemes, car allowance, pension and Learning & Development programs

Perks & Benefits

  • Primarily Monday to Friday, daytime schedule – enjoy your evenings and weekends!
  • Free meals on duty made by your own team.
  • Pension scheme, life assurance, and financial wellbeing resources.
  • Discounts on travel, shopping, entertainment & more via our Perks at Work platform.
  • Recognition schemes – from Be a Star Awards to Long Service milestones.
  • Training, development, and career pathways across Compass Group UK&I.
  • A culture where you’re valued, supported, and free to be yourself.

Reference: compass/TP/2711204/200220

Location: London

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