Event Coordinator

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! have an exciting opportunity for an Event Coordinator to join our amazing non-matchday sales team based at Hampden Park, Scotland National Stadium! 

Reporting into the Sales Manager you will handle non-matchday event enquiries from their infancy, demonstrating enthusiasm, knowledge, and an ability to identify and match customer needs to venue event solutions.   You will be an excellent organiser with a passion for providing first class customer service.  You will display confidence and professionalism throughout the enquiry handling process, including identifying and quoting dynamic pricing, carrying out detailed venue show rounds, employing sales techniques and delivering results as part of a high performing sales team.

If you have sales experience in hospitality or events and have good attention to detail, this is a great opportunity to further your career in an iconic, multi-functional venue. 

When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can’t wait for you to join us!

Main Responsibilities

What you'll do:

• Exceed targets by providing customers with a motivating and exemplary sales experience.
• Develop existing accounts and engage with them to increase their commitment.
• Pro-actively win new business. 
• Manage sales enquiries through multiple channels.
• Achieve venue conversion and revenue targets. 
• Manage event payments. 
• Maintain an up-to-date CRM system. 
• Provide a first-class level of customer service.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

The Ideal Candidate

What you bring

• A proven track record in an event planning /sales role 
• A strong knowledge of the local events market
• Excellent telephone manner
• Excellent communication verbal & written skills
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office 
• Excellent relationship building skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver measurable sales targets
• Excellent time management and organisational skills in order to prioritise various job demands.

What we offer

£24,000pa - £26,000pa + excellent benefits

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and become a driving force behind Sodexo's growth and success!

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.