Job Description
Sales Event Manager
Who are we?
OMB Events is an event management company that offers management services, including wedding planning, venue management, equipment hire, styling, and event management for a range of private and corporate events in both the UK and Europe. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service and the ultimate guest experience.
OMB Events currently manage four venues in London and are now looking for a Sales Event Manager to join the team and help drive business growth within the company.
The role is full time and would be split between our office in Parsons Green and our venues in Putney, Hammersmith, and Westminster. Our hours are 9am – 5pm, however some evening or weekends may be required, and this would be given back to you in Lieu time.
What are we looking for?
An enthusiastic Sales Event Manager to join our Sales & Events team. This person will work closely with the CEO and COO and would be responsible for the following:
- Managing reactive sales
- Replying to enquiries
- Arranging venue viewings
- Client management - answering any questions while building their event documents – using our software – Tripleseat
- Managing proactive sales where needed
- Personal diary management
- Reaching venue KPIs
- Team player
- Self-motivated
- Event management where needed (working with the other senior event managers)
- Forge strong relationships with other team members we have in our different venues
- Work closely with our accountant to make sure all client invoicing is correct
- Encompassing the company’s vales while working closely with any marketing, social media, enquiry and booking management, events and more.
- Help with creative proposals for clients
- Attend meetings, events and network
- Competent administration skills (Microsoft)
- Developing a network of contacts to attract new clients, research new market opportunities and oversee growth projects, making sales projections and forecasting revenue, in line with projected income.
Our team is creative, organised, and fabulous! We are looking for someone who can jump straight in and hit the ground running!
Your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
- Passion for hospitality
- Driven and confident
- A strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Experience with delivering a high standard of customer service
- A proactive attitude
- Ability to multitask
- A background in hospitality/ customer service
- University Degree preferable
- We want candidates that are passionate about the hospitality industry who thrive in a sales environment.
What do we offer?
- Along with a competitive compensation package, we also offer:
- 28 days holiday (this includes bank holidays)
- Working with a close team of 5 people
- Social team activities that we attend seasonally
- Various learning and development opportunities to allow you to further your career with us
- Chance to work with a large range of suppliers and venues, on a number of different events around the UK.
- Training and support
- Office located in Parsons Green
Salary: £30,000- £35,000