Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Permanent

Searcys are looking for a Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive to join the team at 116 Pall Mall.

As a Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive you will generate sales and maximise weddings and private events for the venue. Oversee the entire wedding sales and planning process, from initial enquiries to event coordination, ensuring a high-quality and memorable experience for clients.

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue dating back to 1820 in the heart of London. Originally designed by John Nash, the architect behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion. This venue benefits from traditional meeting rooms to glamorous chandelier-filled ballrooms.

As a Senior Weddings & Private Events Executive you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Type: Full Time

• Deliver sales into the venue to achieve the monthly and annual wedding and private events sales target, increasing YOY revenue for the Weddings business at 116, whilst also growing the private events sector for Birthdays, Anniversaries etc.
• Support on corporate enquiries where required (predominant focus is Weddings and private events)
• Receive incoming enquiries in accordance with the Sales Department standards and procedures and to convert them into confirmed business.
• Produce regular reports to the Head of Sales and GM on the pick-up of Weddings business, as well as potential opportunities.
• Prepare proposals for new enquiries, ensuring venue standards are adhered to and contain best fit/feature expectations for client and maximising yield and revenue.
• Conduct show rounds and client visits to a high standard.
• Ensure venue product knowledge and seasonal menus are communicated to clients.
• Attend menu tastings and actively upsell to clients to increase average spends and revenue opportunities.
• Create and complete function sheets – detailing all event requirements from start to finish and attend weddings, working in conjunction with the operations team.
• Ensure in-house accounting policies are adhered to and checked. Ensuring billing invoices are completed within agreed timeframes and debt is chased.
• All sales procedures and administration correspondence duties are up to date and completed in a timely fashion as per agreed KPI’s (Proposals, Contracts, Follow-ups and Deposit schedule/payments).
• Maintain good working relationships with the venue and other Searcys sites.
• Identify and support new leads for future business opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Wedding Sales and planning role, or similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Exceptional organisational, multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of wedding planning, industry trends, and local vendors within London.
• Flexibility to work weekends (with time in lieu).

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847. Working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special; we are an employer with a rich history and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk.