At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive revenue by securing new business and managing client relationships for events at Villa Park.
- Company: Join Aston Villa Football Club, a historic club with a family ethos and ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, and amazing staff benefits while working in a vibrant environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team creating unforgettable experiences in a world-class venue.
- Qualifications: Experience in conference and events sales with excellent customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 36000 £ per year.
Department: Venue Sales and Commercial Development
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
Location: Villa Park
Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
The Venue Sales and Commercial Development Department is responsible for the sales across all aspects of our Villa Park venue, including matchday hospitality and premium matchday experiences, general admission tickets, membership, and Conference and Events at Villa Park. After a period of redevelopment and growth, we are continuing to grow - offering world-class experiences in the Premier League in an unrivalled atmosphere, helping our guests create matchday memories that last a lifetime.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Conference and Events Sales Executive to join the team based at Villa Park. You will play a pivotal part in driving revenue for the Club’s conference and events offerings, responsible for securing new business, managing relationships with existing clients, and handling all aspects of event coordination from inquiry to post-event feedback. You will respond promptly to incoming leads from agents, venue profiles, website inquiries, and previous bookers with detailed proposals on available event options whilst tailoring proposals to meet client requirements and showcase our world-class spaces and services effectively. You will also attend industry and networking events to build new relationships and identify potential sales opportunities.
The Person
You must have proven experience of working in a similar conference and events sales role with strong knowledge of conference and events processes. You must also be able to deliver excellent customer experience, building relationships with our customers and communicating them both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise way. You must also be able to work flexible hours as the Club requires, which will include evenings and weekends, and have access to a vehicle and/or the ability to travel between our Club sites; Villa Park, London Office, and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.
Why Join Us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us!
As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Upload your CV
- Answer the following question: Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embraces equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex, and religion or belief.
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles, a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club.
Conference and Events Sales Executive in Birmingham employer: Aston Villa
Aston Villa Football Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters growth and collaboration within the dynamic environment of Villa Park. With a commitment to employee development and a range of attractive benefits, including competitive salaries and opportunities to engage in exciting events, joining our team means being part of a historic club that values its staff and strives for excellence on and off the pitch.
