Job Title: Head of Events & Sales – Luxury Events & Catering Salary: Up to £70,000 + Commission Location: Surrey
My client is looking for a commercially driven and highly organised Head of Events & Sales to lead sales, business development, and event planning for an independent and growing luxury event catering business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step up into their first head-of role, taking ownership of new business development, building strong client and venue relationships, and overseeing events from initial enquiry through to delivery and post-event follow-up. If you have a passion for luxury events, exceptional service, and driving commercial growth, this could be your next move.
What You'll Do
- Drive new business across corporate, private, and luxury event markets
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, developing existing accounts and generating repeat business
- Build lasting relationships with venues, event planners, agencies, and industry partners
- Lead client briefs, bespoke proposals, tenders, pitches, quotations, and commercial negotiations
- Manage event planning and pre-event detailing, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless handovers to operational teams
- Work closely with culinary, operations, and logistics teams to deliver exceptional events
- Lead post-event client follow-up, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for future business
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience within luxury events, hospitality, catering, weddings, or a similar premium service environment
- Strong sales and business development skills, with a track record of winning new business and developing client relationships
- Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and confidence managing client relationships
- Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple events, projects, and deadlines
- Experience producing compelling proposals, quotations, and bespoke client solutions
- A proactive, hands‑on approach, combining creativity with commercial thinking
- The ability to maintain exceptional service standards while working closely with operational teams
What's on Offer
- Up to £70,000 salary plus commission
- The chance to join an independent and growing luxury event catering business
- A varied, hands‑on role combining sales, business development, and event planning
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Head Of Sales & Events - Surrey in Guildford employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a vibrant and growing hospitality group in the heart of London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work culture led by an inspiring mentor, this position offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and employee welfare, all while being part of a company with ambitious plans for the future.
