Events Sales Executive
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Ebrill 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,576 i £32,529 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Ebrill 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, London, SW7 2DD |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Science Museum Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SMG03161_1744707026 |
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Events Sales Executive
Do you have experience working in the events industry with knowledge of how events work in a large, multi-use venue? Would you like to take on a dynamic role, covering a wide range of responsibilities in the events team at the Science Museum?
About us
At the Science Museum we aim to inspire visitors with award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement. The Science Museum's world-class collection forms an enduring record of scientific, technological, and medical advancement from across the globe. You will have the opportunity to work in a distinctive and truly remarkable setting which transforms formal galas, conferences, and private soirées into once-in-a-lifetime events.
We are now recruiting for an Events Sales Executive to join on a permanent contract. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and is based at the Science Museum in London with hybrid working available.
About the role
As Events Sales Executive you will take on a dynamic role covering a wide range of responsibilities, from promoting the Science Museum to confirming the event. You will be the first point of contact for any new and existing clients wishing to host an event with us. Ultimately this will support the continuous growth of business and will ensure that we have booked our venues to full potential.
You will respond to reactive enquiries via telephone or email and supply the client with a bespoke proposal based on their event brief. You will be supporting identifying and approaching new business opportunities, this will include conducting site visits with the client and contractors.
In this role you will represent the Science Museum at tradeshows and networking events as required. You will account manage your clients to increase repeat bookings whilst ensuring that all financial information relating to events is recorded accurately.
About you
Joining us, you will have experience of working within the event industry and reactive sales experience. You will be a good communicator with the ability to network and build relationships effectively working with private and corporate clients on all levels.
Crucially, you will have the ability work collaboratively with others and use your interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and negotiate to ensure the best outcome for all. You will have good customer service skills and the ability to complete administrative tasks efficiently and with good attention to detail.
Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
- Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
- Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
- Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
- Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
- Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
- Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
- Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
- Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
- Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.