Conference And Events Sales
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,448 to £26,942 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0436-25 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a key member of the Conference and Events Sales and Planning Team of a thriving proactive events office. You will be instrumental in assisting the team to deliver high quality events for a variety of external customers and wide range of events, as well as co-ordinating & providing customers with a high level of pre event services.
This role is 5 out of 7 (including weekends) and shifts will be between 0700-2300.
You will have experience in detailed event coordination of conferences, weddings and functions, ideally with enquiry handling or account coordination/management experience. You will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a first class telephone manner and enjoy working with customers both on the telephone and face to face. You will have the ability to work in a target orientated environment and have a good working knowledge of MS Office programmes (Excel, Word and Outlook). The ability to work to tight deadlines and work productively in a team are essential.
What we offer:
Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family friendly policies.
On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found on our website.
This role is 5 out of 7 (including weekends) and shifts will be between 0700-2300.
You will have experience in detailed event coordination of conferences, weddings and functions, ideally with enquiry handling or account coordination/management experience. You will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a first class telephone manner and enjoy working with customers both on the telephone and face to face. You will have the ability to work in a target orientated environment and have a good working knowledge of MS Office programmes (Excel, Word and Outlook). The ability to work to tight deadlines and work productively in a team are essential.
What we offer:
Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family friendly policies.
On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found on our website.
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