Job Description

Role: Senior Sales Executive/Event Planner
Location: Surrey, Grater London
Sector: Bespoke Event Catering
Salary: Dependent on experience (from £34K- £42k + Sales Commission)
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.30 with flexibility to adjust hours due to attending client sites and evening tastings


THE EVENT CATERER & CULTURE
Based in Surrey, our client is a luxury event caterer, delivering exceptional food, service, and event management at venues across London and the South-East. Due to high demand for our services, they are looking to expand our sales and planning team at our head office in Surrey with a confident, experienced, and enthusiastic Senior Sales Executive/Event Planner.

THE SENIOR EVENT PLANNER ROLE
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, and possess strong knowledge and experience in the event catering industry. As a dynamic self-starter, they will excel at building relationships with clients and venues, securing new business, and smoothly guiding clients through the initial planning stages of their events. A genuine passion for food and the ability to provide an exceptional sales experience for a variety of events, including weddings, parties, and corporate functions, are essential.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

28 days annual leave
Pension
Healthcare cashback scheme
Free meals on duty

ARE YOU THE NEXT SENIOR EVENT PLANNER?

Proven experience as a sales executive in event catering
Expertise in planning weddings, parties, and corporate events
Strong passion for delivering high-quality food and service
Confident, enthusiastic, and driven with a positive, can-do attitude
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to client sites across the South-East
Familiarity with venues in London and the South-East is a plus

LOCATION
SW London

SALARY
Up to £40k plus bonus, commission and overtime
To apply or find out more submt your CV today.

About HELP Recruitment - Hospitality, Events & Leisure People

Supporting & Recruiting Hospitality, Event and Leisure People.

How we HELP our clients - working with clients to introduce them to the best talent within the industry. Offering a variety of flexible and bespoke recruitment solutions, allowing the benefits of partnering with a third party recruitment agency no matter your business size or budget.

How we HELP our candidates - alongside recruitment opportunities HELP Recruitment is supporting and empowering candidates throughout their careers and job hunt. Offering cost-effective CV, LinkedIn and cover letter workshops alongside career coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

Unknown

Headquarters

LONDON, GB

Year Founded

2020

Website

help-recruitment.com

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