Sales and Events Executive

Sales and Events Executive

Legal Membership Organisation

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prestigious Legal Membership Organisation to recruit a Sales and Events Executive. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced events professional to join a high-performing commercial events team within a unique, values-driven organisation that delivers exceptional experiences.

Summary of the Role

This role plays a key part in converting event enquiries into successful, high-quality commercial events.
You'll manage client relationships end-to-end, from first enquiry through to delivery. It's a fast-paced, client-facing role combining sales, planning and event coordination.

Details of the Role

Job Title: Sales and Events Executive

Salary: 37,500 per annum

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (09:00-17:00)

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days office-based, 1 day working from home (subject to business needs)

Location: Central London

Responsibilities

Event Sales & Delivery

• Respond to inbound enquiries via phone and email, converting them into confirmed, profitable events
• Conduct venue show-rounds and build strong rapport with potential clients
• Plan, coordinate and deliver a wide range of small and large-scale events
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, liaising with internal teams, suppliers and contractors
• Maximise revenue through effective upselling and yield management
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients to increase repeat business
• Business Development & Marketing
• Proactively identify new business opportunities and support income-generation strategies
• Attend exhibitions, trade shows and networking events to build industry relationships
• Assist with marketing initiatives and the development of new revenue streams
• Develop and manage key accounts, maximising external revenue opportunities
• Financial & Administrative Support
• Ensure contracts, deposits, invoices and final billing are completed accurately and on time
• Support the finance team with invoice queries where required
• Maintain accurate records using the events diary and booking systems
• Provide administrative support to the wider team when needed

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in event sales and management within a venue environment
• At least two years' experience in an events and/or marketing role at a similar level
• Strong understanding of event logistics, planning and delivery
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Confident using online booking systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Strong numeracy skills with confidence handling basic financial queries

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused, professional and personable
• A proactive team player who enjoys collaborating across departments
• Flexible, adaptable and calm under pressure
• High levels of integrity, reliability and attention to detail
• Motivated to continually improve and deliver the highest standard of service

If you're an experienced events professional who loves building relationships, smashing targets and delivering standout events, this could be your next move

To apply, please submit your CV, Merrifield Consultants look forward to hearing from you!

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.