Sales and Events Manager - London

Sales and Events Manager – London Company Description Searcys is looking for a Sales and Events Manager to head up the sales team at RICS. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is located in the heart of Westminster with views of iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and Parliament Square, the magnificent Victorian building offers the perfect backdrop for conferences, meetings, receptions, weddings, dinners, and seasonal occasions As a Sales and Events Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits: 50% discount across Searcys venues Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme Up to 33 days annual leave (dependant on job role) Access to everyday discounts and communication portal Employee assistance programme Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue. Your birthday off to celebrate in style A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice Job Description RICS compromises of events and restaurant space giving versatility on the type events that we can do here. Job Type: Full Time Salary: Between 38,000 – 40,000 plus 20% KPI bonus Main Purpose: To drive sales and marketing activity so as to achieve the annual revenue budget. Key Responsibilities: To proactively and reactively manage and develop revenue from new business leads To control and coordinate all enquiries generated from email, telephone, online, 3rd party resources and agencies To manage the Delphi booking and CRM system. Ensuring the team is inputting information to the agreed standards to produce accurate reporting. To ensure the set company accounting procedures and administration key tasks are undertaken accordingly throughout the team To work towards the annual sales and marketing plan To promote Searcys at RICS and all other venues and raise the company profile by attending company networking events To stay fully updated on market trends and conditions To undertake regular competitor analysis to ensure an advantage To gain a good knowledge of other Searcys venues and maintain good working relationships with colleagues To drive the referral system and refer business as appropriate to Central Sales To work as part of a team and lead by example To represent Searcys in a professional manner at all times in your behaviour, appearance and knowledge To perform any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager Sound knowledge of MICE Qualifications Excellent product knowledge Strong business acumen Leads by example Excellent communication skills, internally and externally Responds quickly to drive business through periods of low demand Takes the initiative Excellent time management Supportive / Team player Financially astute Proactive in all sales and marketing Strong presentation skills Target Driven Understands the MICE Market Additional Information We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry. A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging. To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk