Event Consultant

**Company description**

Brief2Event provide professional, bespoke event services to the association and corporate market, creating a complete solution to help planners deliver successful events. We supply everything from virtual/hybrid platforms to venue and accommodation booking services and event management.

We are a rapidly growing team, and this is a really exciting time for someone to join and progress to the next stage of their career within the events industry.

**Job description**

We are looking for an Event Consultant to work within our venue finding team, taking overall responsibility for your enquiries with a focus on delivering the highest quality proposals and customer service to our clients.

You will manage a varied list of clients and will be sourcing venues for a range of events, from small board meetings to large conventions and international events. No two days are the same and you will be juggling multiple events at any given time.

**Overview of key responsibilities include**:
Source and book venues and hotels in line with client requirements throughout the UK and internationally
Deliver a high level of customer service and attention to detail at all times
Negotiate rates, terms and commission with suppliers
Arrange site visits and accompany clients with our MD when required
Develop lasting relationships with your key accounts and suppliers
Identify potential growth accounts and work with sales/marketing team to maximise opportunities
Continually improve product knowledge through visiting venues and attending venue presentations at the office
Ensure efficient workflows are maintained and take responsibility for own tracking and recording of enquiry journey
Work with colleagues to meet the team revenue, conversion and response time targets

**Essential skills required**:
Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint and a good standard of IT skills
Strong attention to detail
Customer service focussed
Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task
Knowledge of Venue Directory (Gratis) system would be advantageous although full training will be given
Previous experience in a venue finding/accommodation booking or sales position gained from within an agency, hotel or corporate role would be preferred

We are happy to look at a combination of home/office-based working, however you should be available to work in the office in Chippenham, Wiltshire, for the majority of the time (ideally a minimum of 3 days per week and full time for your initial training/probationary period).

**Salary**: Negotiable depending on experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Profit sharing

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chippenham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- venue booking or event: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chippenham