Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.Departments: Functions & EventsHome Palace: HM Tower of LondonStatus: Established/PermanentSalary: £40,449 Per AnnumDays/Hours of work: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
About the role: Full time (36 hours per week). Flexible working available. We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world.
We create space for spirits to stir and be stirred. From weddings to corporate parties and charity galas, we need a dedicated Senior Business Development Executive to help maximise the commercial potential of our venues. This role is about communication as much as organisation.
You'll work with the Business Development Manager to deliver a pro-active sales strategy for the commercial events business across the six palaces. You will market, sell and promote the venue hire offer across the Historic Royal Palaces portfolio and build relationships with third parties to increase new and repeat business within the events industry. You will also represent the venues at trade shows and exhibitions both in the UK and abroad.
Benefits include: Hybrid working Enhanced holiday entitlement Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%) Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance Family friendly policies and benefits Staff discounts and membership to all palaces About you:Essential requirements to be successful in the role are: Recent sales experience within the events industry. Experience of working with sales systems to track client activity. Creative thinker and solutions focused.
Proactive and innovative, gathering ideas and content to help promote our charity. Desire to network and grow contacts within the events industry. You must be a self-starter and a quick learner with the ability to hit the ground running.
Possessing the ability to work on your own initiative, you must be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to engage personably with all stake holders. Someone who can work well in a team environment, you'll also have excellent IT, communication, and interpersonal skills. Please find further information in the attached job profile.
Closing date: 19th May 2024Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.You may also have experience in the following: Events Sales Manager, Venue Sales Specialist, Corporate Events Coordinator, Palace Events Manager, Commercial Events Sales Executive, Venue Business Development Manager, Events Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Venue Sales Representative, Palace Events Business Manager, Corporate Functions Sales Executive, etc. REF-.