Conference and Events Sales Executives

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Villa Park, IL, USA
In-Office
32K-32K Annually
Entry level
Sports
The Role
Drive revenue for Villa Park’s conference and events offerings by securing new business, managing client relationships, preparing tailored proposals, coordinating events from inquiry through completion, and gathering post-event feedback. The role also involves responding to sales leads, showcasing venue spaces and services, attending networking events, and working flexible evening and weekend hours across club sites.
Summary Generated by Built In

Department: Venue Sales and Commercial Development

 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

 

Contract Type: Permanent

 

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum  


Location: Villa Park

 

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

 The Department

The Venue Sales and Commercial Development Department are responsible for the sales across all aspects of our Villa Park venue, including matchday hospitality and premium matchday experiences, general admission tickets, membership and Conference and Events at Villa Park. After a period of redevelopment and growth, which saw us refurbish many of our hospitality suites and stadium concourses, and we are continuing to grow - offering world-class, experiences in the Premier League in an unrivalled atmosphere, helping our guests create the kind of matchday memories that last a lifetime.


The Role

We have some exciting opportunities for Conference and Events Sales Executives to join the team based at Villa Park.  You will play a pivotal part in driving revenue for the Club’s conference and events offerings -responsible for securing new business, managing relationships with existing clients and handling all aspects of event co-ordination from inquiry to post-event feedback.


You will respond promptly to incoming leads from agents, venue profiles, website inquiries, and previous bookers with detailed proposals on available event options whilst tailoring proposals to meet client requirements and showcase our world-class spaces and services effectively.


You will also attend industry and networking events to build new relationships and identify potential sales opportunities.



For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

The Person

You must have proven experience of working in a similar conference and events sales role with strong knowledge of conference and events processes. You must also be able to deliver excellent customer experience, building relationships with our customers and communicating them both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise way.


You must also be able to work flexible hours as the Club requires, this will include evenings and weekends and have access to a vehicle and / or the ability to travel between our Club sites; Villa Park, London Office and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.

 

 

Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, you will be asked to:

1) Upload your CV

2) Answer the following question:

Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in a similar conference and events sales role
  • Strong knowledge of conference and events processes
  • Excellent customer experience and relationship-building skills
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Access to a vehicle and/or ability to travel between Villa Park, the London Office, and Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
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The Company
HQ: Birmingham
913 Employees
Year Founded: 1874

What We Do

Aston Villa Football Club is a professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, England. Founded in 1874, the club competes in the Premier League and has a long history of success in English and European football, including multiple FA Cup titles and the European Cup.

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