Sales and Events Administrator
Job Introduction
We are looking for a Sales & Event Administrator to join the Sodexo team at Hamilton Park race course, to help with the management of all conference and event enquiries and bookings. This is a varied role involving a range of events activities from the bookings, arranging through to invoicing. In this role you will respond to a range of enquiries from people looking at holding events at the race course, helping to identify customer needs and provide the right solutions to them. Building relationships with customers will be key to this role and would suit a passionate, articulate individual with an interest in the events industry. |
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
This exciting position involves not only the promotion of the venue but managing bookings for Christmas parties and showing round potential wedding customers, gaining an insight into all aspects of events at the venue. In addition you will handle enquiries and help grow the business by conducting research, looking for potential new customers and local contacts. Part of the role will also involve following up with leads and previous customers to promote the venue for future events. |
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience within the conferencing, hospitality or events industry
- Highly organised
- Professional and articulate
- Confident and customer focussed
- Flexibility to work at events
Package Description
Up to £17,000 + 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.