Head of Sales & Events - Surrey

Job Title: Head of Events & Sales – Luxury Events & Catering
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Commission
Location: Surrey

My client is looking for a commercially driven and highly organised Head of Events & Sales to lead sales, business development, and event planning for an independent and growing luxury event catering business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step up into their first head-of role, taking ownership of new business development, building strong client and venue relationships, and overseeing events from initial enquiry through to delivery and post-event follow-up. If you have a passion for luxury events, exceptional service, and driving commercial growth, this could be your next move.

What You'll Do

Drive new business across corporate, private, and luxury event marketsBuild and manage a strong sales pipeline, developing existing accounts and generating repeat businessBuild lasting relationships with venues, event planners, agencies, and industry partnersLead client briefs, bespoke proposals, tenders, pitches, quotations, and commercial negotiationsManage event planning and pre-event detailing, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless handovers to operational teamsWork closely with culinary, operations, and logistics teams to deliver exceptional events Lead post-event client follow-up, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for future business

What You'll Bring

Proven experience within luxury events, hospitality, catering, weddings, or a similar premium service environmentStrong sales and business development skills, with a track record of winning new business and developing client relationshipsExcellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and confidence managing client relationshipsHighly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple events, projects, and deadlinesExperience producing compelling proposals, quotations, and bespoke client solutionsA proactive, hands-on approach, combining creativity with commercial thinkingThe ability to maintain exceptional service standards while working closely with operational teams

What's on Offer

Up to £70,000 salary plus commissionThe chance to join an independent and growing luxury event catering businessA varied, hands-on role combining sales, business development, and event planning

 

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to ed@Corecruitment.com

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