Events Sales Coordinator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Oyster Recruitment Limited

Oyster Recruitment Limited

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Looking to join an iconic and award winning venue based in Birmingham who offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits?

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Events & Sales Coordinator who will work alongside the Sales Manager and will be focused on achieving their large range of events.

Responsibilities include:

Convert leads into bookings and maximising revenue and profitability from opportunities around events
Ensure that event details are accurately recorded including dates, resources, financial, logístical requests, customer contacts details and quotes on operational systems
Provide technical information about their offer to customers and advising on layout and services
Produce written quotations and contracts
Arrange catering and refreshments from the nominated supplier
Liaise with contractors, security and cleaners to ensure third parties are fully briefed on requirements
To oversee supervision of events activity when required
Prepare spaces across the venue portfolio ahead of events and bookings when required
To source equipment and liaise with third party suppliers where necessary
To liaise with the organiser/client in the planning of their activity

What do you need to qualify for this role?

Recent experience in ideally events, conference and banqueting and live event management/coordination
Demonstrable experience of planning and supervising activities and managing customer expectations
Experience of planning complex projects that support engagement, experiences and events
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

This is a superb opportunity to join an well reputed business. If you are excited to work as part of a fun hard working team with possible progression then please do apply