Wedding & Event Sales Executive

Job Title: Wedding & Event Sales Executive

Location: Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS

Reports to: Wedding Sales Manager

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30, evenings and weekends as required for show rounds and showcases

The Opportunity

As our Wedding & Event Sales Executive, you will play a key role in delivering a 5-star sales journey-from the first enquiry to the moment the contract is signed. You'll be responsible for converting leads into bookings, conducting bespoke show rounds, and ensuring each couple or client experiences exceptional service that reflects the Ashridge House brand.

This is a target-driven role, requiring a "nothing is impossible" mindset and the ability to balance strong commercial acumen with outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct tailored, high-end show rounds for prospective wedding couples and event clients.
2. Achieve and exceed sales targets while ensuring a seamless, high-quality client journey.
3. Negotiate contracts and pricing to maximise revenue.
4. Respond to enquiries proactively and professionally via email and phone.
5. Provide detailed, accurate quotes and contractual terms.
6. Stay up to date with market trends and competitor activity, feeding insights back to the team.
7. Maintain strong relationships with booked clients, working alongside the events and hospitality teams to ensure a flawless experience.
8. Identify new sales opportunities and support business development initiatives.
9. Manage and update third-party listings and directories, ensuring alignment with our luxury brand.
10. Attend trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events to promote Ashridge House.

What We're Looking For

1. Sales-driven: You have a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
2. Exceptional communicator: You know how to engage clients and build strong relationships.
3. Luxury service mindset: You understand the expectations of high-end clientele.
4. Proactive & detail-oriented: You anticipate client needs and ensure every detail is perfect.
5. Negotiation skills: You confidently convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
6. Passion for weddings & events: You love being part of a couple's journey and making their vision a reality.
7. Experience: 1-2 years event sales experience in a similar venue.

What can we offer you?

1. Free access to the onsite gym
2. Company benefits:

• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Absence Cover
• Opt-In Private Health Care
• Opt-In Health Cash Plan
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Regular staff social events

About us

Ashridge House is an award-winning Grade 1 listed neo-gothic mansion with extensive meeting and event facilities comprising 190 bedrooms, over 30 meeting rooms, 55 syndicate rooms, 7 function rooms and 190 acres of historic parkland and gardens. Delivering the highest standard of service to everyone who visits, dines, and stays with us is a fundamental part of our ethos and key to growing the business.

When you join Ashridge House, you join a community from unique backgrounds, all united by pursuing excellence in service and hospitality. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. Ashridge House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, disability, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.

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