Commercial Events Sales Executive
Application Deadline: 4 October 2026
Department: Commercial Events
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Southbank, London
Compensation: £33,800 - £37,800 / year
Description
We are currently looking for a Commercial Events Sales Executive to join our Commercial Events team on a full time, permanent contract.
The Commercial Events team manages all aspects of commercial venue hires across Southbank Centre as well as cultivation/fundraising & other internal events. We're best known as the home of the BAFTAs, BFI Film Festival, many high profile film premieres and the graduation venue of choice for most of London’s top Universities.
This is a sales role and ideal starting point into the world of commercial events at Southbank Centre; understanding the role commercial activity plays within Southbank Centre and an opportunity to progress and develop your sales skills.
The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the venue hire enquiry inbox ensuring a same day response, including distributing email enquiries to other members of the team and organisation as appropriate.
- Convert enquiries to confirmed business as well as proactively drive forward revenue and contribute to achieving the yearly sales target.
- Develop long term, collaborative partnerships with key clients where a mutually beneficial relationship can support the aims of the Southbank Centre.
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable sales experience and customer service skills in a similar sector, field or venue.
- An understanding of selling an artistic venue as a commercial space.
- Able to build strong relationships with both our internal and external stakeholders.
- Has a positive, proactive attitude and a methodical approach with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates a keen interest in and appreciation of Southbank Centre and a belief in its mission.
Benefits
As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:
- A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model (4 days office working, 1 days from home)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for SC events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga
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Commercial Events Sales Executive employer: Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration. As the UK's largest arts centre, it provides unique opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment, where your contributions directly enhance the safety and experience of millions of visitors each year. With a competitive benefits package and a commitment to public engagement, working here means being part of a transformative journey in one of Europe's leading cultural destinations.
