Job Title: Sales Manager – Events Venue
Salary: £45,000
Location: London
I am working with a leading premium events and catering business who are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Sales Manager to join their team.As Sales Manager, you will lead the sales function for a prestigious London events venue, managing a team of Sales Executives and driving revenue across conferences, exhibitions and corporate events.
Main duties:
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sales team, setting clear KPIs and ensuring ambitious revenue targets are achieved.
- Drive proactive sales activity and develop new business opportunities through partnerships, networking, market engagement and client outreach.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, agencies, venue teams and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted commercial partner.
- Manage the full sales process from enquiry through to conversion, including creating bespoke proposals, managing follow-ups and maximising opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
- Monitor sales performance, pipeline health, forecasting and conversion metrics, identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase revenue.
- Work closely with the wider sales and operational teams to deliver an exceptional client experience, maintain strong venue relationships and maximise commercial opportunities.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Sales Manager or senior sales role within the events, hospitality, catering or venue industry.
- Proven experience managing, coaching and motivating a sales team to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
- Must have conference experience
- Strong commercial and business development skills, with a track record of generating and converting new business.
- Excellent relationship management, communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build relationships with senior clients and stakeholders.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of the conference, exhibition and corporate events market, with a proactive and target-driven approach.
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Sales Manager - Events Venue employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a vibrant and growing hospitality group in the heart of London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work culture led by an inspiring mentor, this position offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and employee welfare, all while being part of a company with ambitious plans for the future.
