Senior Sales & Business Development Executive

Searcys are looking for a Senior Sales & Business Development Executive to join the team at one of their City based venues, The HAC. 

As a Senior Sales & Business Development Executive you will be managing the sales and event bookings for the venue, working on reactive and proactive sales enquires and planning a wide variety events including intimate gatherings and weddings, allowing you to show exquisite detail, service excellence and showstopping food.

The HAC is quite unlike any other City venue; a magnificent Grade II  listed building set in a five-acre garden hidden away in a quiet location just a couple of minutes walk from Old Street.

As a Senior Sales & Business Development Executive you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Type: Full Time 

Salary: £35,000 Per Annum + 20% discretionary bonus based on performance

As a key member of the sales team, you will be responsible for generating new business, managing client relationships, and overseeing the planning and execution of high-profile events. This role is perfect for a sales-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in event sales and planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and convert sales enquiries and opportunities, proactively generating new business through research, networking, trade shows, and outbound sales activity.

• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets through effective conversion, upselling, tailored proposals, and strong pipeline management.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships from initial enquiry through event delivery and post-event follow-up, ensuring repeat business and high customer satisfaction.

• Conduct venue showrounds, presentations, tastings, and client meetings, while collaborating closely with operations and catering teams to guarantee seamless event execution.

• Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts, proposals, event sheets, billing, CRM data, and all sales-related documentation in line with company standards and KPIs.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments, supporting the Head of Sales with strategic planning and identifying new market segments and opportunities.

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in event sales within a high-end venue, hotel, or catering company.

• Degree in business, event management or related field

• Hunger for sales with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• A passion for delivering exceptional standards and client experiences

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk