Job Description:

Meeting and Events Sales Coordinator

• Newcastle United FC St James' Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST
• £26,500pa - £28,974pa + excellent benefits
• 40hrs pw Generally Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm flexibility needed for match days
• Free onsite car parking, free staff lunch when on shift

Job Introduction

At Sodexo Live!, we're experience makers.

From prestigious corporate events and conferences to private celebrations and unforgettable matchday hospitality, we create extraordinary moments that leave a lasting impression.

We're looking for a passionate and driven Meetings and Events Sales Coordinator to join our dynamic team at Newcastle United Football Club. This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused sales professional who loves building relationships, delivering exceptional experiences and turning enquiries into successful events.

As Meetings and Events Sales Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of our sales operation, managing enquiries from initial contact through to event confirmation and delivery. You'll work closely with clients, suppliers and operational teams to ensure every event exceeds expectations while contributing to the venue's commercial success.

You'll play a key role in creating memorable experiences while helping drive sales growth across one of the most exciting event destinations in the North East.

We're looking for an enthusiastic sales professional with a passion for events and customer service.

If you're ambitious, organised and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Managing meeting and event enquiries from initial enquiry through to confirmed booking.
• Building strong relationships with clients and delivering an outstanding customer experience throughout the sales journey.
• Identifying customer needs and preparing tailored proposals and event solutions.
• Planning and coordinating events, supporting clients every step of the way.
• Preparing contracts, invoices and event documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Conducting venue show rounds and showcasing the incredible facilities available at St. James' Park.
• Maintaining accurate records and managing customer information through CRM systems.
• Working collaboratively with operations teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Supporting networking events, exhibitions and promotional activities to generate new business opportunities.
• Contributing towards sales targets, conversion rates and business growth objectives.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What You Bring:

• Experience within meetings and events sales, event coordination, hospitality sales or a similar customer-focused role.
• A proven ability to manage enquiries and convert opportunities into successful bookings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise multiple projects and perform well under pressure.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying sales opportunities.
• Confidence using CRM systems and maintaining accurate customer data.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• A positive, enthusiastic and team-oriented attitude.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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