Head of Sales & Events - Contract Catering

Head of Sales & Events - Kent - 38k plus bonus

My client is a leading contract caterer and they are currently recruiting for a Head of Sales & Events for one of their flagship venues in Kent.

As Head of Sales & Events, your main focuses will be the following:

• Manage an events team of 3-4 people

• Liaising with the client of the venue continuously looking to grow the relationship at all times

• To operationally and strategically lead on large events

• To manage catering logistics of each event

• To manage orders of equipment, beverages and staffing

• To ensure all enquiries and client feedback are managed professionally and in a timely manner

• To continuously work towards improving sales and service

• Provide appropriate guidance and support to all direct reports

• Leading and motivating the team through ongoing evaluations, listening, training and mentoring

• Financial and budget management including forecasting, cost control and forward planning

For this Head of Sales & Events role, I am looking for a candidate who has:

• Event Management experience within either contract catering, event catering, hotels or venues

• Experience of managing large events

• Understanding of how to coordinate, plan and deliver an event

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Top level client account management skills

• The desire to grow with an exciting, forward thinking company

All candidates applying for this Head of Sales & Events role must have been in a similar position within the hospitality sector in the past year.

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