We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink start with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life. 

Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here. 

Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for an Marketing & Sales Executive to join our team at RSA House in London.

Location: RSA House, London

Type: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Salary: £33,500 per annum plus bonus scheme

About RSA House

RSA House is a unique historic London venue with 13 versatile event spaces, hosting everything from conferences and brand launches to weddings and private celebrations.

Part of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), every event helps support its charitable work.

Our Culture

Our culture is built around being Smart, Thoughtful and Kind. We work collaboratively to create a positive environment for our teams, clients and partners.

The Role

This is a hands-on sales role focused on converting enquiries, building client relationships and driving event revenue.

You’ll manage corporate, wedding and private event enquiries from first contact through to show round, proposal and confirmed booking. You’ll also support proactive sales activity, account growth and wider team targets.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and convert enquiries against revenue targets
• Deliver engaging show rounds, proposals and client presentations
• Build strong relationships with clients, agents and partners
• Manage your sales pipeline, contracts, deposits and booking records
• Identify upselling opportunities across spaces, food, beverage, AV and event services
• Support proactive sales and business development activity
• Maintain accurate records and reporting in Tripleseat
• Ensure clear event handovers to operational teams
• Support key events and show rounds when required

Ideally, You’ll Have

• Experience in venue, hotel, hospitality or event sales
• A strong sales mindset with experience converting enquiries
• Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills
• Confidence managing multiple enquiries and client relationships
• A proactive approach to developing new business
• Experience using CRM or booking systems
• A genuine passion for hospitality and events
• Flexibility to support occasional evenings and weekends
• A Smart, Thoughtful and Kind approach to clients and colleagues

What's in it for you?  

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.  

• Personal Development and Training opportunities  
• Life assurance scheme  
• Pension scheme  
• Holiday allowance  
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance  
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion 
• Family friendly support  
• A holiday purchase scheme  
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders  
• Volunteering days  
• Recognition schemes and people award  
• Long service awards  
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers  

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!