Organisation Somerset County Cricket Club Salary £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Location Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 24 March 2026 Interview date 30 March 2026 Job Description To learn more about us as a Club, our purpose, vision and values, please click this link: SCCC
Job Title: Event Sales Executive
Reports to: Conference, Events and Hospitality Sales Lead
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Min 40 hours per week to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location: Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Closing date: 24 March 2026
Everyone here at Somerset is excited to see you...
Generate income through events and conference hire while driving the growth of CACG.
Develop new business, nurture client relationships, and deliver exceptional event experiences.
Achieve sales targets, maintain high service standards, and uphold the reputation of CACG and the Club.
Sounds rewarding right - let's see what's involved!
You will have the experience, skills and knowledge to successfully...
Drive sales growth by actively seeking new market opportunities and generating leads through outbound calls, events, and exhibitions.
Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through networking and targeted sector-based approaches.
Focus on meeting and exceeding revenue targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Engage proactively with clients, managing enquiries and supporting event planning from initial contact to post-event feedback.
Coordinate with internal teams such as catering and operations to deliver seamless event experiences.
Support marketing efforts by collaborating with the communications team and developing promotional materials.
Monitor performance, conduct competitor analysis, and produce reports to ensure sales strategies remain effective.
Useful tip! We will review and score your application based on the below criteria.
You will have:
Relevant event or business development sales experience.
Demonstrable experience and success in sales.
Experienced in executing high quality proposal documents and emails.
Outstanding organisation, planning and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, listening, negotiation and objection handling skills.
Excellent networking ability, ensuring effective relationship management.
You will need to be eligible to work in the UK.
For the full list of responsibilities and criteria for the role, please download the JOB DESCRIPTION.
We can see you thriving in this role, if you are...
Self-motivated, resourceful, and ambitious with a strong desire to grow professionally.
Highly committed, adaptable, and resilient, maintaining positivity despite setbacks.
Proactive in generating new business, including making cold calls to build customer relationships.
Driven to exceed sales targets and continuously improve performance.
Flexible and willing to work outside standard hours to achieve goals.
Why join Somerset? We're creating something special, and we see you - along with all our people - as a key pillar of our success.
You will be joining a team who values everyone's contribution, receive a competitive salary and be provided with opportunities for growth and progression; alongside...
Nest pension scheme (after 3 months)
2 x Club memberships
32 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
Life assurance (death in service - 4 x salary)
Basic healthcare plan including general dental treatment, optical treatment and specialist consultations.
Employee Assistance Programme
Remote GP services
Contractual sick pay (subject to successful passing of probation)
Free onsite parking
You'll need to refer to the job description within your application to show how you meet the essential criteria.
You will also notice our Club competencies are detailed on the job description, along with the proficiency levels for the role.
To understand these more, please download our competencies framework here: SCCC COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK