Sales and Events Assistant (Maternity Cover) – Saltire Hospitality

We are Saltire Hospitality! An award winning and leading family run company with a passion for premium local produce. We’ve catered for events and venues of all different sizes since the year 2000. We’re committed to serving great food with a creative approach and impeccable service. We think that’s what makes us one of the best catering companies in Edinburgh and beyond. We are proud to work with Scotland’s most beautiful venues, delivering amazing events for our clients, time and time again.

Here at Saltire Hospitality, we have a hugely exciting opportunity to join our Sales Team. As Sales and Events Assistant, you will play a crucial part within the current team and wider Saltire family, predominately overseeing our corporate and wedding division and driving our events side of the business forward. A strong catering background and previous experience in delivering events to a high level will be key for this position. Not only is previous experience required, but the ideal individual will also be confident, ambitious and be considered as an excellent people’s person.

As a company we will never stand still, we are very much a fast growing and evolving company, made up of team of passionate individuals who strive to deliver excellence in everything we do. This is a truly fantastic opportunity and the perfect time to join us as we prepare for exciting times ahead. We’re not your regular workplace, when you join our company you are joining a family. Personal development and support in this role along with progression opportunities will be at the forefront of this position.

So, if you are ready for a new challenge and would like to become a significant part of our company’s vibrant future then apply now, we are waiting for you!

The role responsibilities will include;
• Working both independently and closely alongside our existing sales and events planning team.
• Working with a broad range of existing and new clients, delivering an exceptional level of customer care at all times.
• Assisting clients from first initial enquiry and throughout the planning stages, right up to event delivery.
• Answering incoming calls, preparing quotations to meet with clients specific requirements, ensuring this meets within set deadlines.
• Coordinating multiple events at one time, from corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations to lunch deliveries- this role will be very varied.
• Meeting with clients regularly.
• Conducting menu tastings with our chefs and assisting with menu creations.
• Daily updating of booking systems, CRM system and event schedules.
• Attending sales meetings, working to targets and developing new ideas and assisting with marketing.
• Attending industry and networking events where required.
• Working closely and supporting the wider team where required.

The ideal candidate will host the following attributes;
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Exceptional levels of written and spoken English.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Computer literate.
• You will have a bubbly and enthusiastic personality.
• A love of food and awareness of the latest food trends, creating innovative ideas.
• Well organised with the ability to manage their own workload.
• Strong communication skills with great attention to detail.
• High level of customer care, going above and beyond and providing our clients with the best possible experience.
• The ability to work closely within a team, assisting and helping each other with day-to-day duties.
• Managing a series/broad range of events at one time.
• Ability to work to deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Must have a driving license and own car.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to rebecca@saltirehospitality.co.uk or apply HERE

Please note any candidates that fail to send a covering letter will be disregarded.

• Salaried position, dependant on experience
• Immediate start available
• Fixed Term- 9-month maternity cover, however there will be potential for this role to become permanent after the 9-month period.
• 40-45-hours per week, predominantly Mon-Fri (please note we are looking for someone who can be flexible with hours and attend the occasional evening/weekend meeting or event