Conference & Events Sales Executive - Eastwood Hall, Nottingham | Full-Time / Permanent
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£14.14 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We're looking for...
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.
The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience within hospitality or events, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, target-focused mindset. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
All about us...
Eastwood Hall is a historic country house set within 26 acres of landscaped grounds in Nottinghamshire. Originally built in the 19th century and once home to the Barber Walker family, prominent figures in the region's coal mining industry, the hall has been carefully restored and transformed into a modern conference, training and events venue. Today, Eastwood Hall blends its rich heritage with contemporary facilities, welcoming guests from across the UK for business events, meetings, and residential stays in a unique countryside setting.
Conference & Events Sales Executive - The Role
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
What we're looking for
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
Why Join Us?
Not only will you be joining the Eastwood family you will also be joining Levy which is part of Compass Group, the worlds largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.
Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Aviva Digicare - 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
Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate at Eastwood Hall. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training, and every business event in between our venue provides an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.
We combine our spaces with a bigger family. Eastwood Hall is part of The Venues Collection - a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.
Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. xrnqpay We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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