Events Executive

Job Introduction

We are proud to work with Centerplate, a Sodexo company, where we create bespoke hospitality experiences for premier events and gathering places across the United Kingdom. Our unique approach to hospitality makes the time people spend together more enjoyable, and more valuable. For more than 85 years, we have welcomed people to the moments that matter with award-winning hospitality, exceptional service, and one-of-a-kind guest experiences.

We partner with the ACC Liverpool Group where a variety of national and international conferences; public and trade exhibitions and entertainment events are held. Summer 2021 will be an exciting time to be part of the team and we want you to be a part of it!

We are looking for an Events Executive to join our team where you will work with clients to create an event that showcases the catering of ACC Liverpool. 

Whilst working at the ACC Liverpool Group you will be part of our culture – a passionate family of achievers which focus on progression and development

You will be an experienced events planner who has an excellent understanding of the industry and is committed to delivering a first class customer experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will have the chance to work within a unique venue in an inspiring city!

Role Responsibility

• To build and maintain strong client relationships with clients  
• Liaison with our clients, customers, suppliers, outside agencies and third parties
• Work closely with ACCL Account Managers to develop relationships with clients and encourage repeat business.
• Liaise with Event Managers & Kitchen Management with regard to all customer requirements & any changes to bookings
• Act as main host for your clients welcoming them to site and introducing to key members of the team
• To build and grow the sales potential by achieving or exceeding sales targets

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

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a similar role within the events and hospitality industry
• Experience of building strong client relationships
• Good food knowledge and understanding of current food trends
• Attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Effective communication skills
• Detail orientated with strong administration skills
• Must be operationally focused
• Standards driven with the desire to succeed and operate successful events

Package Description

Salary is up to £25,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits package

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity  disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. 

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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.