BMA House is the headquarters of the British Medical Association (the BMA) and is a stunning grade II listed building in the heart of Bloomsbury. This role is part of the venues and events team which are responsible for selling BMA House as an events space., This role will play a key part in growing BMA House as an events venue and improving its presence in different markets. The main responsibilities for this role include:

The role involves a mix of reactive and proactive business, so will involve presence at Tradeshows but support with the reactive enquiries and confirming new business events.
To sell events at BMA House to external clients
Key account management - responsible for maintaining and increasing revenue from allocated client accounts
Receive and respond to incoming enquiries for external clients
Convert bookings through effective communication and show rounds with clients
To liaise with clients to plan confirmed events and invoice correctly
Work with marketing to identify ways to grow new target markets
Attendance at trade shows and networking events to generate new business
Use the Venue Management System to accurately record client data and requirements for events and the CRM system for contacts met at Tradeshows
Follow ups after tradeshows via email and encourage new bookings

Previous experience in a similar business development and sales role within events/ hospitality
Exceptional communication and customer service skills
Excellent relationship building and networking skills
Prioritisation and organisation skills
Strong IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period