Job Overview
We’re looking for a confident and commercially minded Events Sales Lead to drive bookings and deliver exceptional client experiences from first enquiry through to handover. This role combines hands‑on reservations expertise with a strong sales focus—leading complex event proposals, hosting client show rounds, and overseeing the event sales and planning pipeline. Working closely with the Events team you’ll ensure seamless planning and execution, while collaborating with the Reservations team to guide reservationists in the event sales process and standards.
Compensation
OTE for this role is £35,000 to £37,000.
Benefits
- Exceptionally generous Service Charge bonuses paid monthly.
- 28 days annual leave plus an extra day off on your birthday.
- Healthy & delicious meals on duty prepared by our own chef, and a comfy team room to enjoy during breaks.
- Employee assistance & wellbeing programme.
- High quality, sustainably made, and stylish uniforms provided.
- Free staff parking on site.
- Team rates to stay at Thyme for £150 per night, extendable to family.
- 50% off food in both the Ox Barn and the Swan.
- Cookery school discount – all classes are £40 per person, available for you plus 1 guest.
- 50% discount on spa treatments.
- 40% discount on our retail range Bertioli.
- Annual staff Christmas Party with dinner, drinks, music & dancing.
- A personalised approach to investment in your professional development.
- Beautiful location with plenty of space to walk and relax during break times.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Thyme is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all. We will ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
