Queen and Whippet Catering are seeking a motivated and dynamic Wedding and Event Manager to join our Sales team at a dynamic phase of growth and progress.
Role responsibility:
- Management of sales pipeline and client relationship from enquiry up to (but not including) event day. Delivering an exceptional client experience throughout.
- Quoting, tendering & contracting
- Project planning, management, and event logistics with handover to the on-site team
- Implementing and managing systems
- Liaising between clients and chefs regarding menus
- Communicating with suppliers and stakeholders
- Collaborating with Directors and the Business Development Manager to drive sales, and with the sales admin team to coordinate
- Managing post-event reporting
Skills and experience required:
- 5+ years experience in catering operations, wedding planning and/or corporate events
- Strong sales background and proven track record of results
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills with a great eye for detail
- CRM / project management systems
- Experience with quotes, invoicing, and budgeting. Knowledge of online accounting software
- Ability to negotiate favourable terms and confidently discuss financials
- A proven, polished communicator with great customer liaison skills
- Confidence to contribute ideas, deal with ambiguity and manage multiple projects independently
Package:
Full time position, 40 hours per week
Home-based with occasional meetings at our Bristol premises and promotional events
Salary to £35k DOE plus performance-related bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexibility in working hours across the week with no requirement for weekend working
Join our supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and nurturing talent every step of the way
Please contact jo@queenandwhippet.com to apply or for further details
