Event Sales Executive

Organisation: Somerset County Cricket Club
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location: Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Interview date: 5 March 2026
Job Description: Job Title: Event Sales Executive

Reports to: Membership and Hospitality Sales Executive

Responsible for: N/A

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Min 40 hours per week to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Location: Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton

Closing date: 23 February 2026

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, driven and ambitious Event Sales Executive to join our award-winning commercial team.

The main purpose of this role is to generate income from events and conference hire and drive the growth and success of the CACG by actively generating new business, nurturing client relationships, and delivering exceptional event experiences. Additionally, to achieve sales targets and ensure high standards of service and operational excellence to enhance the CACG and Club’s reputation.

To give you a snapshot of what this role involves, you will drive sales growth and expand the business by actively seeking new market opportunities, generating leads through outbound calls, and attending events and exhibitions to promote the venue. Building a strong sales pipeline through networking and targeted sector-based approaches is essential, with a focus on meeting and exceeding revenue targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Additionally, you will be proactive in client engagement, managing enquiries, and supporting event planning from initial contact through to post-event feedback, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

You will coordinate with internal teams such as catering and operations to deliver seamless event experiences, while managing client contracts and financial processes efficiently. You’ll support marketing efforts by collaborating with the communications team and developing promotional materials to enhance the venue’s reputation. You will also complete regular performance monitoring, competitor analysis, and reporting to ensure the sales strategies remain effective.

ABOUT YOU

Amongst other essential criteria, you will have relevant experience and proven success in event or business development sales and can demonstrate ability to execute high-quality proposals and communicate effectively through both written and verbal channels. You’ll have outstanding organisational, planning, and time management skills, along with strong interpersonal, listening, negotiation, and objection-handling abilities. Additionally, excellent networking skills are essential to build and maintain effective relationships, supporting overall business growth and client engagement.

To thrive in this role, you are a self-motivated and resourceful individual with a passionate and ambitious mindset, eager to grow and develop within your career. You are highly committed, adaptable, and resilient, maintaining a positive attitude in the face of setbacks. With a proactive approach to new business, you are comfortable making cold calls to generate new customer relationships and are driven to exceed sales targets and improve performance. Additionally, you are flexible and willing to work outside standard hours to achieve goals.

You will need to be eligible to work in the UK.

In return, you'll be joining a team who values everyone's contribution. You'll receive a competitive salary, access to health benefits and employee assistance programme, continued professional development support, free parking and more.

For the full list of responsibilities and criteria for the role, please download the job description here: Event Sales Executive - Job Description

You'll need to refer to the job description within your application to show how you meet the essential criteria. You will also notice our Club competencies are detailed on the job description, along with the proficiency levels for the role. To understand these more, please download our competencies framework here: SCCC Competency Framework

To learn more about us as a Club, our purpose, vision and values, please click this link: SCCC
How to apply: For more information please follow the below link: https://somersetcricketclub.teamtailor.com/jobs/7073894-event-sales-executive?promotion=1797801-trackable-share-link-uk-sport