Event Coordinator

1 month ago


Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom Absolute Taste Full time
Event Coordinator Job Description

At Absolute Taste, we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to join our team. As an Event Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of event planning, including internal and external events.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage event planning from start to finish, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional customer service.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional events.
  • Chair operational meetings to ensure all departments have the necessary information to deliver each event.
  • Upsell to clients to achieve maximum revenue.
  • Maintain a working relationship with preferred suppliers.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of venue and vendor offerings, taking clients on tours of venue possibilities.
  • Coordinate event entertainment, AV, decoration, and other ad-hoc requirements.
  • Issue invoices and collect payments in a timely manner.
  • Manage and oversee events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event setup, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors.
  • Create sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events.
  • Support the Sales & Events Manager as needed.
Key Skills:
  • High attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure to meet targets.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with flexibility to adapt to changes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate others.
  • Commercial acumen and business awareness.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • IT skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Aptitude for conducting targeted research to develop new sales leads.
  • Organization and time management, keeping to deadlines.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Maximizing sales.
  • Team player.
  • Data entry – online events system.
  • Experience with chefs, kitchen, and food would be preferred.
  • Previous experience in an event environment is essential for this role.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary based on skills and experience.
  • A contribution pension scheme (both employee and employer).
  • 20% discount off all other food and beverages.
  • Meals provided complimentary while on shift.
  • Variety of internal and external training to ensure we remain industry leading and to assist you with your personal development.
  • F&B discount for friends & family.
  • Fun and friendly working environment.
  • Free parking.
  • Bus stop outside the site.
  • Changing rooms & showers.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) per annum.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme.
  • Life Insurance Cover.
  • 24/7 telephone health & well-being support & counselling service.
  • Paid Sick Leave (up to 10 days).

Please note that the above list is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities.

Working Pattern - 42.5 hours per week.


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