Opened
2023, Factory International is a 13350sqm cultural event facility hosting such
acts as Fontaines D.C, Ben Howard, Sampha, Underworld, Kelly Jones and Danny
Boyle's Free Your Mind. Most recently we have hosted David Hockney's immersive
Bigger & Closer exhibition, Nubya Garcia, The Reytons, and Radiohead's
Hamlet Hail to the Thief, and next year we are hosting Manchester International
Festival 2025
As
the food and beverage partner to Factory International we are recruiting for an
Events and Sales Coordinator to effectively manage the planning between the
sales team and our hospitality team.
Role
Requirements:
·
Collaborate
with clients and the sales team to understand their needs and develop tailored
event catering plans
·
Coordinate
all aspects of event logistics with the Head Chef and General Manager
·
Liaise
with internal departments and external vendors to ensure smooth operations.
·
Manage
budgets and timelines effectively to meet client expectations
·
Full
costings to make sure all events are profitable
·
Conduct
site visits and pre-event meetings with clients and the sales team
·
Accurate
billing and accounting after the events
·
Post-event
evaluations and feedback for continuous improvement
·
Weekly reporting
and meetings with the General Manager and Head Chef
Knowledge
and skills requirements:
·
Proven experience
in an Event management / Sales Executive or Sales / Admin role within the
hospitality industry
·
Exceptional
organisational skills and communication skills with a solution-focused attitude
·
Ability
to work under pressure, some events are put together with a days’ notice
·
Although
the role is majority day time hours, some events will need your coordination
throughout and therefore some flexible working is required
Benefits
•
This role offers flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule and
promote work-life balance. However, attendance at scheduled meetings and key
event-related activities is required to ensure seamless coordination and
collaboration.
•
Free CODE app
staff membership with loads of discounts on pubs, bars & gyms
•
Regular management nights out and trips abroad