Conference & Events Coordinator
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Newbury Racecourse
is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, conferences, on-site hotel and our award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery.
We are seeking a part time (20 hours per week)
Conference & Events Coordinator
to join our friendly Sales Team to maximise sales revenue and profitability by coordinating non-Raceday events.
The successful candidate in this role will:
* Represent Newbury Racecourse Conference & Events business to existing and potential clients on site and off site, maximising sales revenue and profitability.
* Manage and plan internal and external non raceday events from point of sale to the event date.
* Create function sheets for events, ensuring that all information is handed over to the Operations Team in an accurate and timely manner.
* Carry out event feedback and encourage rebooking.
* When required, respond to and convert Conference & Events enquiries. Produce proposals for new enquiries and keep the booking system updated in real time to allow for accurate sales forecasting.
* Assist with all Conference & Events sales administration, to include: updating the events diary, responding to email and telephone enquiries, collating responses, producing contracts and checking event revenue is correct and passed to the finance team for invoicing.
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Proven experience in a events or hospitality environment.
* Previous sales experience would be an advantage.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills combined with a flair for customer interaction.
* A positive, proactive attitude.
* Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse.
In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including:
* 25 days holiday per year (pro rata) + Bank Holidays
* Free annual membership to the Racecourse
* Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
* Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
* Life assurance scheme
* Discounted Health Club membership
* Excellent opportunities for training and career growth.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd.
All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.