Sales & Events Manager
Vibrant and dynamic events venue
London, UK
£37-40,000 salary plus bonus and benefits
Were working with a growing, people-first hospitality business creating vibrant and dynamic spaces and experiences that bring people together.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, commercially minded Sales & Events Manager to own a venues sales pipeline and events delivery, from first enquiry through to guest follow-up and play a key role in driving profitable bookings and memorable experiences.
Reporting day-to-day to the General Manager (with a dotted line into the Sales & Marketing Director), youll be responsible for converting enquiries into high-quality events, building repeat business and acting as a visible ambassador in the local market.
Your mission is simple: drive revenue, enhance guest experience, and build long-term relationships, all while keeping standards high and operations aligned.
What youll be responsible for
Owning the venues inbound and proactive sales pipeline (corporate, private hire, group bookings and events)
Responding to enquiries quickly, warmly and professionally
Qualifying enquiries thoroughly and building tailored, margin-protective proposals
Driving conversion through confident pricing, upselling and clear next steps
Building key accounts and repeat bookers to generate predictable revenue
Proactively sourcing new leads via networking, local outreach and partnerships
Acting as a local brand ambassador at networking events, showcases and industry meet-ups
Planning and delivering events end-to-end, ensuring seamless handover to Operations
Being the primary client contact pre-event and during key moments where required
Leading post-event follow-up to drive reviews, referrals and repeat bookings
Using CRM systems with discipline: accurate pipelines, forecasting and reporting
Collaborating closely with Marketing, Operations and fellow venue teams
What success looks like
A healthy, well-managed sales pipeline with accurate forecasting
Strong enquiry response times and high conversion rates
Increased repeat business through great relationships and aftercare
Seamless event delivery with no surprises for guests or operations
Clear visibility on performance, opportunities and risks
Consistent contribution to filling quieter trading periods
About you
Experience in hospitality sales and events (multi-site a plus)
Confident managing enquiries, pricing and proposals end-to-end
Commercially sharp with a strong eye on margin and upsell
Highly organised, calm under pressure and great with people
Comfortable networking and building relationships in the local market
Collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented
Closing date for applications: Friday 20th February 2026
Please note, owing to significant interest in roles we advertise and to ensure a fair and consistent process, all applications will be reviewed and responded to post-closing date.
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