Sales and Venue Executive

Job Description

Sales and Venue ExecutiveContract: PermanentHours: Full Time 35 hours per weekSalary: Circa £30,000- 32,000 p/a depending on experience, plus excellent benefitspackageLocation: London, Farringdon, Hybrid working availableAre you an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships and facilitate seamless event experiencesAre you a dynamic and results-driven sales professional with a genuine enthusiasm for driving revenue through venue sales and event managementThe core responsibility of the Sales & Venue Executive is to maximise revenue by effectively selling our portfolio of products and coordinating events to be hosted at our headquarters, showcasing your sales prowess and event management skills.Alongside the interests and challenges of the role, we know that candidates also want to be enthused about the mission and values of the organisation they might be joining.IStructE is a charity and the professional body for structural engineers. We have a global membership who have designed many of the world’s iconic structures as well as many of the buildings and bridges we take almost for granted in our daily lives.Creating safer structures for the benefit of the public is at the heart of our remit and this includes environmental sustainability with structural engineers and the Institution at the heart of the impact construction has on natural resources and climate change.We are passionate about inclusion and work hard to help those with talent, irrespective of background, to find and develop a route into the profession. Many of our members work to support the world’s most vulnerable communities, especially those living in placesprone to natural hazards such as earthquakes and extreme flooding.If working as part of a staff team of about 70 people and alongside many of our members to address these issues appeals to you, then we would love to hear from you.The RoleThe Sales & Venue Executive position entails proactively driving venue hire sales, managing end-to-end event planning and coordination, and ensuring exceptional customer service within the venue. This role involves identifying and cultivating new business opportunities,managing client relationships, and exceeding revenue targets.The candidate will be responsible for overseeing all event details, resolving client issues, preparing financial reports, and ensuring efficient event operations, including catering. They will also play a key role in data management, compliance with institutionalpolicies, and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes. Effective communication and collaboration with both internal teams and external parties are vital aspects of this role.To be shortlisted for this post, you must have:- An understanding of the processes required for venue sales and event delivery.- Understanding of basic financial processes (For example managing stock control, raising purchase orders, checking invoices, budget reporting, etc).- Sales focused with the ability to problem solve in the moment and the confidence to negotiate and close business successfully and consistently.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to understand the needs of the client and provide superior customer serviceExperience working in sales would be advantageous.What we can offer you:- 25 days paid annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays and flexi leave- A pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions- Life Insurance- Private Medical Insurance- Permanent Health Insurance- Health Cash Plan- Employee Assistance Programme- Season Ticket Loan- Cycle to Work Scheme- Continuous Professional DevelopmentWorking Conditions:We are based on the edge of the city, our office is bright, modern and open plan. We are an inclusive and friendly workforce. We are presently operating a working model of office based and remote working and envisage operating a longer-term hybrid working model.Additional information:For more information including a full job description and candidate privacy policy, visit our website.If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete your application or would like us to apply reasonable adjustments when reviewing your application, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your needs.Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers.Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are sifted on receipt and shortlisted candidates are contacted to invite to an interview.The Institution does not hold a visa sponsor licence, therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK cannot be considered.The Institution strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where we can all be ourselves. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and the perspectives people from different backgrounds bring. Applicants will not be excluded on thegrounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion and belief or sexual orientation.If you feel you have the skills, experience, and expertise we’re looking for and if this post sounds like the challenge you are seeking, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. 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