With 26 iconic locations across London, Venues by CH&CO is a highly specialised, focused operation with its finger firmly on the pulse in London and beyond. The team are fully immersed in the trends, news and activity of this niche sector. We are very much tuned into the world of venues and events. This is the world we and our clients inhabit, and we know it inside out. Now, more than ever our position is to be one of a specialist partner, harnessing our passion for our portfolio of venues and our knowledge of the sector.

Our venues are represented by eve, our online platform and central team, curating and creating extraordinary event experiences. We’re a dedicated group of venue experts who make it our business to know our clients’. Our address book is huge - with unique access to over 600 CH&CO Workplace clients across the UK and a database of 7,000 event bookers and growing. eve represents and works closely with venues operated exclusively by Venues by CH&CO.

A key role within the sales team; responsible for selling of all types of events, predominantly corporate events, under the leadership of the Head of Sales and Marketing and venue General Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to sell and plan a range of events including but not limited to conferences and meetings, product launches, screenings, private dining, award ceremonies, receptions and Christmas parties.

The role allows a breadth of responsibility encompassing proactive and reactive sales, marketing administration activities to support account growth and overall success of the team.

This position is full-time 5 days out of 7 and flexibility is expected to meet with the business needs. This includes hosting show rounds of the venue and meeting and greeting clients.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Have excellent knowledge of venue capabilities, capacities, unique selling points and pricing
Follow up on all enquiries within 1-4 hours and record in the system
To conduct proactive sales calls
To accurately create contracts and raise invoices
To be responsible for sales administration
To conduct show rounds and menu tastings
Timely preparation of quotations, contracts and function sheets
Conduct show rounds at every given opportunity and assist with familiarisation trips
Meet and greet clients at events as agreed, follow up feedback and secure repeat business
Record and share all client feedback and seek to resolve all client queries
To keep up to date all online listings and assist with managing subscription renewals
To actively contribute to newsletter content
To contribute content for social media channels
Design marketing email banners, flyers and special offer mailers for use to market to our database of clients
To communicate and research industry trends in food, service and creative selling, by our competitors and family of venue

What's in it for you?

Working with CH&CO Venues has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Competitive holiday allowance
Private medical eligibility
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Cycle to work scheme

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