Overview
Salary: £31,988 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Events Sales & Marketing Executive based at Royal Academy of Engineering.
Location: SW1Y 5DG
Salary: £31,988 per annum
Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Event Coordination:
- Manage the full sales process from enquiry to event handover
- Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout planning
- Handle and convert incoming enquiries from clients and agencies
- Work closely with internal teams to coordinate referrals and briefs
- Assist in the delivery of showcase events and familiarisation trips
- Maintain and update the CRM system, supporting regular reporting
- Create tailored proposals and presentations for clients
- Identify new business through research and networking
- Attend open days, exhibitions, and industry events
- Collaborate with finance on event budgets and invoicing
- Coordinate logistics for events as required
Marketing Support:
- Assist with creating and curating content for social media, email newsletters, and digital marketing channels
- Help maintain website listings and marketing materials
- Support in the execution of campaigns and promotional events
- Monitor basic campaign performance and contribute ideas
Person Specification:
- Experience in venue sales, events, or catering is preferred
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Team player with a proactive and positive attitude
- Interest or experience in marketing is a plus
Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we’ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Private medical eligibility
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
Reference: compass/TP/2942152/185588
Location: London
