Event Sales Executive - London

Event Sales Executive at The Ned, London

How The Ned Happened

Taking over the City’s disused Midland Bank Building, Soho House & Co. and New York’s Sydell Group have collaborated to restore the beautiful Grade I listed building. Hosting 9 restaurants, bars, a member’s club, Barber & Parlour, Ned’s Club Active & Relax, two swimming pools, along with six dedicated event spaces.

Friendliness, efficiency and a ‘can-do’ attitude are what people should come to expect when they visit us and our success will depend on your willingness to go that extra mile. We’re building a great team, and everyone will have the opportunity to learn and grow their skills.

Private Parties and Events

The Ned has six Grade I-listed meeting rooms and two outdoor terraces available for members to hire on the historic and fully-restored sixth floor.
The sixth-floor hosts many of our monthly members’ events, which range from talks and workshops to live performances and dinners.

The Role

We are currently searching for a passionate and motivated Event Sales Executive to be responsible for dealing quickly and effectively to all event enquires and converting into sales.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue all the quotations and contracts. Ensure booking system, including space held, commissions and customer information are in good order
• Introducing clients to the Event Manager who will deal with planning the event
• Work with the hotel sales team dealing with group booking enquires
• Work closely with the sales team to drive new business
• Maintain relationships with corporate & leisure accounts
• A strong focus to achieve budgets & targets

Essential Skills:
• Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in a sales position preferably within an upscale hotel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in using Opera and sales systems
• Possess excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high-level attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook and Opera. Ability to enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems
• Strong telephones & emails skills

We Offer:
• One of the most competitive salaries in the industry.
• 28 paid holidays per annum inclusive of bank holidays
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Annual staff events
• Discounted rates at The Ned for accommodation, food, drink, spa and products
• Fantastic career growth opportunities.

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position.

Thank you for showing your interest in The Ned – we know there’s a lot of choice out there – and we look forward to working with you.