Event Manager in Weybridge

Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do? We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength.

As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting, well‐managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working relationships. We are looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive, high‐performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.

About The Role: As an Event Sales Executive, you will be representing Mercedes-Benz World onsite. The role will involve daily communication with clients and internal team members over email, over the phone and in person on site visits where you are expected to deliver an excellent level of customer service.

Location: Mercedes Benz World, Weybridge, Surrey. Please note the role is office based. Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 – 17.30.

Your Key Responsibilities as an Event Sales Executive will be:

• Dealing with incoming sales enquiries via our website, over the phone or through our Third party listings.
• Receiving client’s requirements and presenting bespoke proposals to suit their event needs.
• Manage event diary to strategically sell event spaces and activities on the venues booking system.
• Manage prospect opportunities, ensuring that they are followed up with and closed effectively, within necessary timeframe.
• Negotiate with clients to ensure we convert enquiries to profitable and successful events.
• Effectively handover from sales to one of the team’s event coordinators, ensuring all details are passed over correctly.
• Communicate company policies and processes to clients effectively so they are aware of any restrictions prior to agreeing to their event contract.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing clients to prospect new business.
• Bring in new business through pro‐active sales including networking, site visits, calls and trade shows.
• Manage your sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets in line with KPI’s.
• Attend team meetings and come up with new ideas on how to generate new business leads and increase sales.
• Host site visits and FAM trips at the venue to potential new clients.
• Review lost business and touching base with these clients.
• Review forecasts and highlighting risks and opportunities.

What We Are Looking For:

• A genuine desire and drive to sell events with passion and energy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A positive, confident, and determined approach to engaging with clients.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence outcomes.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing deadlines and achieving sales targets.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Professional personal presentation and a polished client‐facing manner.
• Resilience and the ability to handle rejection while maintaining momentum.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience in an event sales environment is preferred.

Why Join Us? Join a fast‐growing and innovative company that is redefining customer experiences in the culinary and event space. We offer an empowering team culture, the opportunity to work on exciting, well‐managed events, and a supportive, resilient team environment. We are committed to supporting your career growth with thorough training and ongoing development.

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holiday
• 3% Pension
• Life Assurance
• 20% discount off all food and beverages
• Complimentary meals whilst on shift
• Internal and external training opportunities
• F&B discount for friends and family
• Fun and friendly working environment
• Free parking
• Bus stop located outside the site
• Changing rooms and showers
• 24/7 telephone health & well‐being support and counselling service

If you’re ready to make an impact in a fast‐paced environment and contribute to the success of Absolute Taste, apply today and join our team! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.