Sales and Events Coordinator

03 May 2022

03 May 2022

The Sales and Events Co-ordinator will be responsible for developing new and existing business to grow revenue.

JOB TITLE: Sales and Events Co-ordinator

JOB TYPE: Permanent

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Catering and Events

SALARY: £22,000 per annum

HOURS: 40 hours per week

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Sales and Events Co-ordinator will be responsible for developing new and existing business to grow revenue. Delivering innovative solutions to potential clients in line with business objectives and Elior UK standards, to achieve and maximise targets. With the Sales Manager, to account manage existing clients to encourage repeat business and drive enquiries through pro-active sales activity. To provide operational support in event delivery as and when required.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Respond appropriately to incoming enquiries in a timely manner and chasing to conclusion
  2. Highly organised and able to deal with all tasks, to see a job through to conclusion
  3. Ensure bookwork and written communication is completed accurately and to specified deadlines and are completed to the highest standard
  4. Prepare quotes, contracts and event proposals for conference and events of all types, by use of the software system
  5. Ensure payments are made on time and are processed correctly
  6. To maintain SS Great Britain and Elior UK confidentiality and security
  7. Liaise with all key departments and roles including Sales, Food and Beverage, Conference and Events
  8. Create signage and menus as required
  9. Deal with all feedback, escalating as per local agreement
  10. Complete all event and sales administration tasks
  11. Prepare and submit all budgetary and events information and update as required
  12. Ensure profit margins are maintained and agreed costs are not exceeded through effective control systems
  13. To attend daily / weekly briefing sessions and departmental meetings when required
  14. To comply with statutory and legal requirements for fire, health and safety, hygiene, licensing, and employment
  15. Support in event delivery as and when

CORE VALUES & BEHAVIOURS

Because we believe that the whole experience matters at Elior, we look for someone who shares the same values:

  1. Employee Recognition: recognise and value the contribution of others
  2. Loyalty to our client/customer satisfaction: warm, friendly and genuine with ability to build trust and loyalty
  3. Innovation: actively seek to improve ways of working and offer suggestions
  4. Operational Excellence: committed to achieving results through demonstrating a “can-do” attitude
  5. Responsibility: takes personal responsibility to ensure all Elior ways of working are adhered to

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a covering letter and cv to Louise Jones, Operations Manager Concessions via email: lauren.crimmins@elior.co.uk