Event Sales Executive
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | London |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 200220 |
Summary
Are you a passionate and driven sales and events professional with experience managing social and corporate events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? If so, Compass Group UK&I has the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re looking for an Events Sales Executive to work with us in a stunning venue contract.
Location: London - Zone 1
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience plus performance based bonus
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Job Purpose:
To drive venue sales and convert opportunities across corporate and private markets, then take each booking through a smooth handover into planning. It is a fast-paced, people-first role where hosting great show rounds, shaping proposals and delivering exceptional service are key.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and convert inbound enquiries to confirmed business against personal and group targets
- Lead confident show rounds and build proposals that showcase spaces, menus and service
- Negotiate, prepare quotes and contracts, raise invoices and track deposits
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipelines, sharing clear runsheets and handovers to operations
- Nurture relationships with agents, corporates and partners to drive repeat business
- Support light marketing activity for sales growth such as third-party listings, content requests and asset gathering from events
Required Skills and Experience:
- 1+ years in venue or hotel event sales with a track record of conversion
- A hospitality mindset with natural warmth and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication, confident negotiation and follow through
- Excellent organisation across multiple enquiries and deadlines
- Confident IT and systems skills
- Flexibility to host show rounds and support key events when required, including some evenings and weekends
Why join Compass Group?
- Be part of the market leader in contract catering
- Work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values innovation and collaboration
- Excellent career progression opportunities across our diverse business sectors
- Access to a range of employee benefits including bonus schemes, car allowance, pension and Learning & Development programs
Perks & Benefits
- Primarily Monday to Friday, daytime schedule – enjoy your evenings and weekends!
- Free meals on duty made by your own team.
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and financial wellbeing resources.
- Discounts on travel, shopping, entertainment & more via our Perks at Work platform.
- Recognition schemes – from Be a Star Awards to Long Service milestones.
- Training, development, and career pathways across Compass Group UK&I.
- A culture where you’re valued, supported, and free to be yourself.