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Join the team at Eastwood Hall, a leading conference and events venue in the heart of Nottinghamshire. We’re looking for a driven and personable Conference & Events Sales Executive to convert enquiries into confirmed business and help deliver exceptional event experiences. In this role, you’ll manage incoming conference, meeting, and event enquiries, conduct show rounds, prepare bespoke proposals, and build strong relationships with corporate clients and event organisers. Working closely with operations and revenue teams, you’ll ensure a seamless handover from sale to delivery while consistently achieving sales targets and maximising revenue opportunities.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and respond to all conference and events enquiries in a timely and professional manner
Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings to achieve and exceed sales targets
Conduct client show rounds and venue tours
Prepare tailored proposals, contracts, and detailed event quotations
Negotiate rates in line with revenue strategy and business needs
Proactively generate new business through outbound sales activity and account management
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, agents, and event organisers
Coordinate detailed handovers to the operations team to ensure seamless event delivery
Maintain accurate records and reporting using the sales/CRM system
Attend networking events, trade shows, and client meetings to promote the venue
Upsell additional services and packages to maximise revenue opportunities
Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities
Requirements:
Previous sales experience within hospitality, conferencing, or events
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Customer-focused with a consultative sales approach
Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven
Comfortable managing multiple enquiries in a fast-paced environment
Strong administrative and IT skills (CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency)
Commercially aware with the ability to identify upselling opportunities
Professional, personable, and confident conducting client show rounds
Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Flexible approach to working hours to meet business needs
What we offer:
Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Free annual healthcare check
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Meals on duty
Vodaphone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
Competitive and supportive family benefits
Day off for baby's first birthday
Holiday purchase scheme
On-going training & development and career pathways
Professional subscriptions paid
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products