Wedding Sales and Events Executive

at  Searcys

Company Description
116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally designed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion;
This venue is one of our flagship sites based on Pall Mall with a vast array of decadent event spaces.

As a Wedding Sales and Events Executive you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue.
• Discount off overnight stays in London
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Full Time
• Salary - Up to £35k
• 40 hours
  Eligible for up to 20% of your annual salary as a bonus, dependent on performance and the successful completion of your probation period

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and vendors
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in Sales or Event Planning and Management
• Sales skills to drive revenue growth and build relationships with clients
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
  Additional Information
  Searcys, Britain’s oldest catering and restaurant brand, was established in 1847. We are best known for our Champagne Bars, Restaurants, and stunning Events Venues in iconic destinations such as 116 Pall Mall, The Barbican, The HAC, The Gherkin, and St Pancras International.
  Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service, quality, and innovation is reflected in every aspect of our brand. At Searcys, we recognise the value of individuality and actively embrace the diversity of our teams, as they are the cornerstone of our success.
  If you share our passion for the hospitality industry and seek a dynamic work environment that celebrates your unique strengths, we would love for you to join our team

• Deliver sales into the venue to achieve the monthly and annual sales target.
• Receive incoming enquiries in accordance with the Sales Department standards and procedures and to convert them into confirmed business.
• To prepare proposals for new enquiries, ensuring venue standards are adhered to and contain best fit/feature expectations for client and maximising yield and revenue.
• Conduct show rounds and client visits to a high standard.
• Organise wedding open evening/day to a high standard and maximise conversion.
• To maintain and develop relationships with existing and new clients with focus on wedding and private bookers including wedding planners, 3rd party agents and bloggers.
• Connect with industry influencers and maintain venue wedding listings to maximise ROI.
• Ensure venue product knowledge and seasonal menus are communicated to clients and actively upsell to increase average spends and revenue opportunities.
• Create and complete function sheets – detailing all event requirements from start to finish and attend weddings, working in conjunction with the operations team.
• Ensure in house accounting policies are adhered to and checked. Ensuring billing invoices are completed within agreed timeframes and debt is chased.
• All sales procedures and administration correspondence duties are up to date and completed in a timely fashion as per agreed KPI’s. (Proposals, Contracts, Follow-ups and Deposit schedule/payments).
• Maintain good working relationship with the venue and other Searcys sites.
• To identify and support new leads for future business opportunities.