Overview

Benugo – Event Sales Manager – Edinburgh, Scotland

Company Description

When we founded Benugo 26 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com



Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Event Sales Manager to join the team at Edinburgh Castle.

Salary: £30,000-£32,000 + per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Event Sales Manager role:

  • To respond to clients and produce quotations within a set time period.
  • Guide clients through the sales process in a friendly and seamless fashion.
  • Use of initiative to improve sales within the Benugo brand.
  • To foster and grow the relationship with established venues and clients.
  • To ascertain from the client in one phone call the relevant information needed to send accurate and meaningful proposals.
  • To be able to answer all questions clients may ask with unrivalled knowledge of Benugo and their operations.
  • To be smartly presented and punctual when meeting new clients, representing Benugo in company or industry events.
  • To attend meetings, including weekly events meeting, with all the relevant information.
  • To produce clear Quotations and Event Sheets.
  • To work closely with the operations team to ensure the smooth running of the event.
  • Where necessary to oversee the running of events with appropriate staffing.
  • To understand the restrictions of our event space and what that entails operationally.
  • To have in-depth understanding of the food, wine, event execution and pricing of all events.
  • To maintain accurate and up-to-date event records.
  • To accurately and timely produce client deposits and invoices.

About the ideal candidate:

  • Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
  • Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire
  • To be upbeat, positive and energetic
  • Passion for food and wine is a plus!



Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

  • Free lunch on shift
  • Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
  • A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
  • Competitive rate
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
  • Company sick leave
  • Company annual leave
  • Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
  • Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!



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