Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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Co-op Live offers a food and beverage hospitality service that will put us head and shoulders above the crowd, as we welcome over 23,500 fans and amazing artists to taste the delicious food and drinks unique to the space in Manchester. 

With 32 amazing bars and restaurants and 12 premium lounges and clubs – we are delivering an exceptional hospitality service for the people of Manchester and beyond. On the menu will be great food, seasoned with world class service and all with a planet friendly vibe in the heart of our vibrant community. 

For more information - Co-op Live 

We are looking for an Events Coordinator who is passionate about sales. In this role, you will work closely with the sales team to manage and organize all food and drink requirements. You will communicate with Lead Chefs and Hospitality Managers to make sure everyone has the right information and that any extra sales opportunities are captured. You will also handle accurate billing and help the Accounts team ensure payments are processed. You'll keep bookings, revenue, and sales data up to date, and make sure weekly sales reports are accurate. Additionally, you will help with sales strategies and meeting sales goals.

Salary: up to £ 32,000 Yr. depending on experience 

Start Date: ASAP 

Closing date: 30th October 2024

Knowledge, skills & experience:  

• Proven experience in an Event management / Sales Executive or Sales / Admin role within the hospitality industry.  

• Analytical thinker with exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail, good sales & negotiation skills  

• Ability to work well under deadlines in fast-paced environment, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently in professional manner  

• Flexible - the role may not strictly adhere to a 9-5 schedule; flexibility is required 

What else is in it for you? 

• 40% discount in our restaurants. 

• Staff meals / staff meal allowance. 

• Exceptional opportunity for personal training and development. 

• Brilliant employee recognition programs. 

• Cross-exposure to the wider business and events in London and beyond. 

• Employee assistance programme. 

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK! 

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved. 

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role. 

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS), details of which will be shared with you at interview. 

 
If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.