Sales & Events Manager - £45,000 + Bonus

Large Capacity Venue | London | Hybrid Working

We are working with an exciting multi-site hospitality business that is looking to appoint an experienced Sales & Events Manager to lead the sales function within one of its large-capacity venues. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading from the front, and has the personality and drive to motivate a high-performing team. You'll be responsible for managing a team of 4, driving both reactive and proactive sales activity, and ensuring the venue consistently achieves its revenue targets. Strong leadership skills are essential, as you'll play a key role in coaching, developing and inspiring your team while maintaining exceptional client relationships.

The Role:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of four Sales & Events professionals.
• Drive both reactive and proactive sales to maximise venue revenue.
• Generate new business opportunities while nurturing existing client relationships.
• Oversee the full sales journey from enquiry through to event handover.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Manage sales performance, reporting and forecasting.
• Utilise platforms such as DesignMyNight to maximise enquiries and conversions.
• Identify new revenue opportunities across the venue and wider business.

About You:

• Previous Sales & Events Management experience within hospitality.
• Experience working within a large-capacity venue or a multi-site hospitality business is essential.
• Proven experience managing and developing a successful sales team.
• A strong commercial mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Confident driving both proactive business development and reactive enquiry conversion.
• Experience using DesignMyNight is highly desirable.
• A confident communicator with a big personality who can build strong relationships internally and externally.

Contact Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666