Sales and Events Coordinator
Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Sodexo team at Newcastle United Football Club, in the role of Sales and Events Coordinator to support the events team and generate interest in the venue.
Sodexo Sports & Leisure operates in several sub-segments in our UK&I business including stadia (clients include Hampden Park, Everton Football Club, Headingley), cultural destinations (including the recently acquired Peyton and Byrne contracts in Central London – some of London’s most iconic visitor attractions) and some of the most prestigious annual events such as Chelsea Flower Show, The Open Golf and Royal Ascot. Today we operate at over 50 venues and events across the UK&I business. Partnering with our clients, we design and deliver services which improve the quality of life of our consumers and help our clients optimize their venues in terms of performance. Our services today include retail food and hospitality as well as a complete venue sales business (Prestige Venues and Events). We have exciting growth plans to not only grow our client portfolio but also the range of services we deliver for our clients.
Role Responsibility
The role will involve speaking to customers, coordinating events, sending out marketing collateral and helping to generate revenue for the sales team. You will be involved in generating new ideas to develop business growth, building long term relationships to help retention of current clients and proactively calling potential customers to promote the venue. This is an excellent role for someone who has an interest in hospitality and events, who would like to work in a passionate team.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is well organised, has good attention to detail and time management. Any experience within the hospitality or events industry would be advantageous however is not essential.
Flexibility to work some evening and weekends.
Package Description
Up to £17,000 + Benefits
