Are you experienced in venue, event hire and income generation? Do you have a collaborative, cross departmental approach to work? Are you highly organised, detail driven and financially savvy? Do you have a strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences?
We are looking for a competent Sales and Hires Coordinator to drive income and deliver exceptional space hire at the RSC. In this newly created role, you will establish the effective operation, promotion and coordination of venue hires, weddings and hospitality sales. Working harmoniously across a variety of departments and teams, this role exists to ensure that every hire and event – from corporate functions to RSC commissioned hires are delivered to the highest standards.
Key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):
* Promoting RSC hire space and packages to corporate, private and community clients
* Generating new business leads and nurturing relationships with clients
* Preparing quotations, proposals, negotiations and contract generation
* Collaboration and coordination of logistics with teams and clients
* Leading on-the-day event operations as the main client contact
* Compliance with health & safety, licensing and safeguarding regulations.
* Monitoring sales targets and event budgets – ensuring profitability
* Maintaining client records, invoicing, reporting managing bookings
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:
* Commercial awareness – proactive approach to identifying and developing new income opportunities
* An organised approach and a sharp eye for detail.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
* Financial acumen – able to plan, forecast and monitor financial performance
* A customer focused approach and confidence to deliver in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
* The ability to find imaginative solutions within a dynamic, creative environment.
This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site in Stratford-upon-Avon.
You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
Application Process
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk
The interviews will be in the week commencing 31 March.
About the RSC
The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.
We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.