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Metropolitan Gaming Group is the multi-channel gaming and leisure brand for people who live city life to the full. The home of Metropolitan Gaming Online and Metropolitan Casinos, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional experience and service for our guests whichever platform or venue they visit. Our eleven city destinations across the UK and Egypt include the iconic Empire Casino in Leicester Square, and London’s newest luxury casino Metropolitan Mayfair. We’re a ‘Why Not?’ brand that likes to challenge the status quo and we’re passionate about: looking good, feeling great; keeping our finger on the pulse; doing things with a twist; and being safe hands for our customers and people.

We are seeking a dynamic Sales & Events Executive to proactively drive sales, manage event inquiries, and coordinate sports, events, and experience packages at the prestigious Empire Casino in London. Reporting to the F&B Manager and collaborating with the HVC BDM Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in achieving sales targets, enhancing brand awareness, and ensuring seamless execution of events.

Main Duties:

• Collaborate with the HVC BDM Manager to develop and implement strategic sales plans for each area of the venue.
• Achieve proactive and reactive sales targets, seeking new business opportunities within the local area.
• Drive brand awareness through proactive initiatives and effectively convert inquiries into bookings.
• Initiate, maintain, and grow B2B relationships to enhance venue sales.
• Implement innovative business initiatives to drive sales, considering competitor activity.
• Efficiently handle all inbound sports, experience package, and events inquiries.
• Maximize sales opportunities for all events, including upselling packages and chasing provisional bookings.
• Manage daily administration tasks, including event diary management, payment processing, and coordination of event information.
• Produce function sheets for all casino events and update department managers accordingly.
• Update all company systems associated with events, including Easy Pre-Orders and Bookatable.com.
• Provide clients with necessary paperwork, including online contracts, invoices, credits, and payment processing.
• Collaborate with departments, including F&B, Head Chef, and Casino Managers, to ensure event success.
• Provide creative input for upcoming internally hosted events.
• Conduct professional site visits for prospective clients.
• Maximize sales opportunities while controlling costs within budgetary guidelines.
• Assist with Health & Safety aspects of large-scale events, supporting risk assessments and legal obligations.
• Coordinate with suppliers, handle client queries, and troubleshoot on event days.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in sales and event management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
• Proactive and creative approach to driving sales and enhancing the client experience.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations for events.

Join us at Empire Casino and be part of a thriving team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity!