Corporate Event Sales Coordinator - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - AMG

AMG

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Venue:
O2 Academy Edinburgh

Company:
Academy Music Group

Location:
Edinburgh

Reports to:
Sales Manager

Working hours:
Full-time

About you:

Analytical: excellent time management and organisational skills to prioritise various job demands
Communicative: excellent telephone manner with the ability to understand and convert client requirements quickly and effectively

What we need:

A desire to work with, relate to and please a wide variety of personalities
A multitasker: handling a wide range of tasks, often at the same time, and is willing to easily transition between responsibilities as required
A good researcher, negotiator, and client focused approach
A proactive approach to problemsolving and can negotiate solutions
Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
A willingness to build positive working relationships

What you'll be doing:

Prepare and manage bespoke proposals, cost calculators, contracts, billing, invoicing, and payment procurement in an organised and timely manner
Encourage all enquiries to convert to a showround initially then, followed by way of contract and deposits being paid, convert to confirmation
Produce reports, including all updated bookings; new enquiries, newly confirmed and regretted business on a weekly basis and present to the Sales Manager as required
Maintain a live bookings tracker, to include status of all events currently being worked on
Regularly review upcoming events sheets and have thorough understanding of all requirements on upcoming scheduled events
Document all final details and related information relevant to the event in client files and function sheets, including but not limited to, final guest count, dayof timeline, menu selections, linens, room layout, vendor information, and special requests
Once confirmed you will ensure client satisfaction through prompt, professional and hospitable delivery of services. At all stages you will develop and convert additional opportunities to crosssell and upsell

Reality check While this is a great opportunity in an exciting industry, this is not just a chance to see shows for free The role is not your ordinary nine-to-five, and the industry is demanding, with sometimes long and unsociable hours. The excitement and energy ofthe shows and events we create comes from the hard work and dedication we commit to our work, and this position is no exception so get ready to bring your very best to the role.

Our company Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK's leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artistsand audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances. #AMG

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media, and Artist Nation Management.