Wedding and Events Executive

We are currently seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join the Sales team. The successful candidate must have at least two years’ experience of delivering Events. Due to the creation of our clients large event space, this newly developed role has the opportunity to evolve and grow for the right person.

The ideal candidate will have a strong hospitality and events background, delivering high end events. They will have high standards and keen attention to detail, as well as the ability to work under pressure and excellent communication, alongside a warm and genuine approach.

Responsibilities

• Following up on enquiries and conducting showrounds (both pre-booked and walk in’s) to company standards, in order to convert enquiries into bookings.
• Responding to and sending proposals to wedding enquiries received via our website, email or telephone, whilst upselling on every occasion to maximise revenue.
• Completion of contracts with the highest level of accuracy to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Plan & execute details of the event via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion whilst working closely with both the wider sales and operational teams including the manager running the event on the day.
• Assisting with planning and hosting of Wedding Fairs, Open Evenings, and Showcases.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to develop and deliver events successfully.
• Being customer focused, you will be required to deal with enquiries in a pro-active and efficient manner ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Comfortable in a client facing role with experience of face-to-face sales and networking.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with organising weddings and events
• Experience with both a proactive and reactive approach
• Strong relationship building experience with customers and agents from the Asian wedding/Event sector.
• Excellent written and oral communication
• The candidate must have a good understanding of events.
• Knowledge of Opera – would be an advantage.
• Some evening and weekend availability

If this role is for you then please get in contact with Dan in the office on 01858 791333 or simply apply NOW.

About Us

Zoop Recruitment are an independent Recruitment Specialist and we pride ourselves into providing the highest quality of staff. If this job role doesn’t quite suit your requirements, please get in touch to see what other opportunities we have available, or visit our website on:

www.zooprecruitment.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wokingham, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Event organisation: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DM55