Benugo - Event Sales Manager

When we founded Benugo 28 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience. This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attractions. Events by Benugo is a bespoke events team delivering extraordinary experiences across some of the UK's most iconic venues. Based in London and Edinburgh, we create exceptional events where outstanding food, creativity, and hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. From corporate events and private celebrations to cultural and high-profile occasions, we work with a unique portfolio of accredited venues, producing memorable experiences that showcase the very best of Benugo.

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Event Sales Manager to join our team at ZSL London Zoo!

Location: ZSL London Zoo, London (with regular presence across our venue portfolio)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

About the Event Sales Manager role:

• Driving event sales and achieving revenue targets across Benugo's portfolio of venues.
• Building new business opportunities through networking, prospecting, and relationship management.
• Managing enquiries from initial contact through to contract, creating tailored proposals and quotations.
• Conducting venue show-rounds, client meetings, and tastings to secure new business.
• Maintaining an active sales pipeline and ensuring accurate CRM records and reporting.
• Working closely with Event Planning, Operations, and venue teams to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Identifying opportunities to upsell, cross-sell, and maximise revenue.
• Representing Events by Benugo at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Acting as a brand ambassador and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

About the ideal candidate:

We're looking for someone who is highly motivated, commercially minded, and passionate about hospitality and events. You will have:

• A proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets within events, hospitality, catering, venue sales, or agency environments.
• Strong business development and relationship-building experience.
• Experience creating high-quality sales proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of event profitability.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Tripleseat.
• A proactive, resilient, and self-motivated approach.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and competitive sales environment.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, events, food, and delivering outstanding client experiences.

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing and exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!