Sales and Events Manager – 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

The Commercial team is responsible for income generation and business growth through sourcing occupants for our commercial units and clients for our venues. The Commercial team deliver over 600 events from our venues and are continually building partnerships and liaising with key stakeholders across the South Bank areas.

We are seeking a proactive Sales & Events Manager to increase revenue and occupancy for our conference and meetings business. You will be responsible for securing sales from new and existing clients as well as managing event logistics in close liaison with our operational team.

The successful person will possess the following:
•Experience of working in a customer facing role
•Experience of working in a busy sales role
•Extensive experience in proactive sales development from a conference and meeting background
•Previous commercial client relationships in corporate, charitable, agency and government sectors
•Excellent communication skills
•Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
•Experience of co-ordinating and organising events
•Ability to take the initiative and an enthusiastic, proactive approach to work
•Strong IT and administration skills, with excellent attention to detail
•Experience of using Rendezvous booking system would be an advantage

Coin Street Community Builders is a social enterprise and development trust responsible for developing and managing a significant part of London’s South Bank. The 13 acre estate includes designer-maker studios, exhibition and conference spaces, cafes, bars and restaurants, parks, the riverside walkway, award winning co-operative housing and a family and children’s centre. Coin Street also provides a wide programme of community activities.

we can offer you:
•A competitive salary and excellent benefits package including
•27 days annual leave
•9% pension
•Free gym membership
•Cycle to work scheme
•modern offices in the heart of the buzzy South Bank
•an excellent appraisal system linked to performance, professional development and training.
•being part of a diverse organisation with strong links to the local community.

Coin Street Community Builders strives to be an equal opportunities organisation and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Our values are:
•Creative: By looking for solutions rather than problems I will find better ways of doing things;
•Collaborative: By respecting the views of others we will learn, grow and achieve more together;
•Committed: I do what I say I am going to do and do the best job I can.

The 3 Cs are lived by all staff at CSCB. You will be expected to demonstrate your understanding of the behaviours associated with these values during the recruitment process.