Sales Executive

SALES EXECUTIVE

REPORTS TO: Head of Sales

LOCATION: JGC’s HQ in Battersea, on site at events

SALARY: Dependent on experience + bonus

About Jimmy Garcia Catering

Jimmy Garcia Catering (JGC) is a London-based hospitality and events caterer, known for

creative, chef-led food and memorable guest experiences. We deliver events across

London's venues, from intimate private dinners to large-scale corporate and cultural

occasions, as well as large scale international projects and we are growing into new

areas including fixed sites and workplace catering.

Purpose of the role

The Sales Executive keeps JGC's sales engine running smoothly, from first enquiry to

confirmed booking and handover to Operations. You will be the organised, responsive

point of contact for clients and the backbone of the sales team's administration, helping

convert enquiries into events and freeing the sales managers to focus on winning

business.

Key responsibilities

Enquiries and client service

● Respond to incoming enquiries promptly by phone, email and web, qualifying

needs, budget, date and guest numbers

● Act as a friendly, professional first point of contact for new and returning clients

● Arrange and support venue show-rounds, menu tastings and client meetings

Proposals and bookings

● Prepare quotes, proposals and menus in line with JGC's pricing and brand

standards

● Issue contracts, track deposits and confirmations, and chase outstanding

decisions

● Keep event details, dietary requirements and client changes accurate and up to

date

Sales administration and CRM

● Maintain the CRM and sales pipeline, logging every enquiry, contact and status

change

● Produce weekly pipeline, conversion and forecast reports for the Head of Sale

● Manage the sales team's diaries, shared inboxes and document templates

Handover and internal coordination

● Hand confirmed events to Operations with complete, accurate briefs

● Liaise with the kitchen, Operations and Finance on menus, staffing, invoicing and

payments

● Support post-event follow-up, client feedback and rebooking

Business development support

● Support venue partnerships, tenders and new-business proposals, including

research and compiling submissions

● Help prepare sales collateral, case studies and content for marketing

● Attend showcases, industry events and open days as needed

Skills and experience

Essential

● At least 1 year in a sales support, events, hospitality or client-facing

administrative role.

● Excellent written and spoken communication, with a warm, professional manner.

● Highly organised, able to juggle multiple enquiries and deadlines accurately.

● Confident with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel or Sheets.

● Strong attention to detail, particularly with numbers, menus and dietary

information.

Desirable

● Experience in event catering, venue sales or a hospitality booking team.

● Familiarity with a CRM or event management system.

● Knowledge of London's events and venue landscape.

● A genuine interest in food and hospitality.

● Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend events.

What we offer

● Competitive salary plus commission package

● 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

● A substantial benefits package including medical and dental insurance, monthly

wellness allowance and salary sacrifice schemes

● A role at the heart of a growing, creative London caterer, with a progression path

● Training, staff meals and the chance to work on high-profile events.

To apply, send your CV and a short cover note to ***email_hidden*** by

Friday 20th November.

Jimmy Garcia Catering is an equal opportunities employer, welcomes applications from

all backgrounds and will make all reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process