The Role: Sales and Events Executive
The Restaurant: Based Across Support Office & Our Restaurants
The Location: 16 Kirby Street, Farringdon, London
The Contract: Full Time Position, 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday
Fixed Term Contract - 8 months
Why work for us:
Our industry leading benefits have you covered!
- Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
- Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
- Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Stream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
- Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
- Total Wellbeing Package: Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare – offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more!
- Nourish your body: We offer healthy and nutritious meals whilst on shift.
- Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
- Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, Evolv Edge which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
- Get some rest: Your holiday allowance increases with length of service.
- Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
Who we are:
The Evolv Collection is a pioneering, premium hospitality group, founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1991. Our portfolio includes some of the most iconic restaurants in modern history, located in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and New York. Each brand in our collection reflects a distinctive heritage, character, and ambience. By investing in our people and striving for excellence, we are passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences.
A bit about what you will be doing:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Events Executive to join our central Sales and Events team. As Events Executive you will contribute to the delivery of The Evolv Collection sales strategy, with responsibility for handling and managing private dining, group bookings events and exclusive hires.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maximise all revenue opportunities for The Evolv Collection restaurants for private dining, exclusive hires and group bookings, cross-selling and up-selling as appropriate
- Source, research and proactively contact new business prospects through the most appropriate channel
- Build long-term relationships with clients to secure repeat business
- Develop and maintain agent, corporate, DMC and event organiser database
- Solicit feedback from clients by following up each event to enhance customer experience
- General administration support, trace files
- Adjustments figures collation and inputting
- Attend and work on events at the restaurants and venues as required
Key Requirements:
- Proactive and enthusiastic, seeking opportunities to enhance the client experience
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Inbound telephone call handling experience
- Knowledge of restaurant industry or event industry
- Rational problem solver
- Able to work under pressure
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
At The Evolv Collection, we are proud of the people that work with us and see the diversity within our teams as part of our DNA. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our team members and value the similarities and differences they bring. Our people are a core part of our business. We welcome and embrace all, regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation.