Job Overview

BMA House in central London are seeking the newest addition to the venues team for a Sales & Events planner. 

You must have a keen interest in running events from start to finish and ideally a passion in corporate events along with private events such as weddings and parties. 

You will ideally have experience or a degree in Event Management. 

The role profile is attached but other key elements of the role include:

• To sell events at BMA House to external clients to achieve a budgeted monthly and annual sales target. 
• These events include corporate meetings, conferences, dinners, awards and private events including weddings which will involve weekend work.
• Receive and respond to incoming enquiries for external clients wishing to hold an event at BMA House
• Convert bookings through effective communication and show rounds with clients
• Manage the availability of rooms for internal events against generating revenue from external venue hire
• To liaise with clients to plan confirmed events (including menu tastings were appropriate), maximising sales revenue at all times through effective up selling of catering and ancillary services
• Liaise with clients on the day of their event to ensure smooth running and excellent service, in turn hopefully facilitating repeat bookings
• Liaison with service departments to ensure correct preparation and smooth running of external and internal events on a daily basis
• Use the Venue Management System to accurately record client data and requirements
• Upkeep of a client and agents database via the VMS
• Key account management of current and repeat clients to ensure sales opportunities are maximised
• Prepare all invoices relating to an external event and ensure debt collection through liaison with client and finance department
• Guidance in the booking and planning of Internally hosted, Departmental and Conference Unit bookings
• Production of monthly reports and statistics relating to sales activity and revenue
• Communication of marketing initiatives and promotions to potential, current and lapsed clients
• Attendance at trade shows and networking events to generate new business
• Representation of the department at departmental planning meetings, and as required at other BMA meetings

Why work for us?

As a BMA employee, you`ll receive:

• Generous annual leave provision, plus 1 company day and public holidays
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period
• Additional flexible benefits.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. For any queries please email recruitment@bma.org.uk

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.