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Sales Coordinator (Events)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We have an excellent opportunity based at Knebworth House, where our team manages conferences, dinners, events, weddings and exhibitions. This role will sit within the sales team and manages enquiries, converting these into bookings and will play a key role in growing the business through securing new clients and business on an on-going basis.

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

4 month contract

This is an extremely varied role, focusing on generating business for this fantastic venue; you will be involved in working with customers every day, ensuring they receive an excellent level of service. Managing enquiries, you will take bookings, prepare contracts and issue invoices. Building up your knowledge of the market you will research the industry, understand the competition and send out marketing material.  Taking calls you will keep the system updated, build lasting relationships and encourage repeat bookings. You will also be involved in proactive sales to increase bookings at the venue. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, motivated individual who wants to work within events and hospitality.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Excellent  level of communication skills
  • Ideally experience in a sales or customer service role.
  • Experience of working in a busy and exciting office environment
  • Be a team player
  • Flexible to work evenings and weekends when required.

Package Description

Up to £19,500 + 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.

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