Head Of Sales Events Catering Job In London

Head of Sales – Events Catering

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Commission

Location: London

Our client is an award-winning event catering company who are looking for a Head of Sales to join their growing team. This role involves a high volume of inbound enquiries, as well as driving new business. Our client is looking for an experienced individual with a proactive approach to sales and a passion for building client relationships.

Main Duties:

• Manage the reactive and proactive sales process
• Maintain and build relationships with venues
• Produce bespoke event proposals in line with the clients budgets and requirements
• Generate leads, build and nurture client relationships
• Attend client meetings, show rounds, tastings and networking events
• Proactively seek opportunities to be listed at new and existing venues
• Carry out competitor analysis
• Produce weekly and monthly sales reports

Requirements:

• Sales Management experience from an event caterer or catering within a venue is essential.
• Proven track record of success in the full sales cycle
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisation skills
• Ability to think outside the box and be creative
• Strong negotiation skills
• Passionate about the events industry