Sales & Administration Co-ordinator (Events)
Job Introduction
We are looking for someone to join our UK Sales Hub to handle all event enquiries coming into the business from a range of companies via calls, emails and live chat. We have a variety of amazing venues across the UK from cultural destinations, visitor attractions and football stadiums. This is a varied role which will involve handling enquiries, providing administration and PA support the Sales Director whilst also conducting some competitor research. We are looking for a confident, customer focussed and proactive person who can join this successful team. |
Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
For more information on the company see Careers in Sports and Leisure
Role Responsibility
- Answer and respond to phone, email and live chat communication
- Identify and refer new or existing business within the portfolio, passing on leads to other sales teams across the UK.
- Take enquiries for all our fantastic venues across the UK.
- Participate in some new business sales calls
- Be active on LinkedIn and participate in attracting new business leads and conducting research online.
- Diary and Travel Management of the UK Sales Director
- Expense Management for the UK Sales Director
- Support new Bids for Business Development Team.
- Appointment scheduling for Regional Sales Managers
The Ideal Candidate
- A track record in the hospitality and events industry would be ideal.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a variety of projects
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks
- Computer literacy
- A good researcher, negotiator, and client focussed approach
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- Good administration skills and attention to detail
Package Description
Up to £21,700 + Bonus + Benefits
About the Company
Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.