Sales Events Manager - London Company Description Title: Sales and Events Manager Location: Goodenough College, Kings Cross, London Days/Hours: 5 out of 7 days, 40hr contract Salary: 45k per annum Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 week's enhanced maternity leave Secondary career leave Wedding/commitment day leave Free meals on shift Bespoke training and development opportunities Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels Pension and life insurance Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema Wellbeing hub Access to employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Are you a proactive, organised, and personable individual who loves helping others stay on top of their busy lives? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? How would it feel to have your efforts make a meaningful and impactful difference? If so, we would love to hear from you! Here at BaxterStorey we currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented Sales and Events Manager to support our client location close to King's Cross. Goodenough College is a historic venue with a suite of period rooms providing an elegant backdrop to any event. As our Sales and Events Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimising the sales and marketing strategies to ensure Goodenough College is able to achieve its annual targets and create lasting memories for our clients and guests. We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that's why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves Job Description Sales & Business Development: Proactively identify, target, and secure new business opportunities (corporate, social, wedding, etc.). Develop and maintain relationships with clients, event planners, DMCs, and corporate partners. Event Planning & Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up. Coordinate with internal departments to ensure flawless execution of events. Create detailed event proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders Client Relationship Management: Conduct site visits, client meetings, and pre-event planning sessions. Provide exceptional customer service and ensure client satisfaction throughout the sales and event lifecycle. Handle client feedback and resolve issues promptly and professionally. Administrative & Reporting: Maintain accurate records for all events Track sales activity, forecasts, and event details for internal reporting. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices. Qualifications Minimum 2-4 years of experience in hospitality sales, event planning, or catering. Proven track record in sales and event execution. Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Proficiency in event management systems. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.