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Senior Sales Manager - Experiential Venue & Events
£50,000-55,000 + Commission + Bonus | Onsite | Lifestyle & Wellness Perks
London SE1
We're looking for a commercially sharp and people-driven Senior Sales Manager to join one of London's most exciting and creative venue brands. This is a chance to lead the sales function at a standout events space that regularly hosts a mix of brand activations, conferences, cultural events, private celebrations and immersive experiences - all under one iconic roof.
You'll be joining a business with serious energy and ambition - a venue that blends culture, music, wellness and innovation, offering event clients something truly different. Your role will be to lead a small, high-performing team, own the commercial strategy, and grow revenue by attracting and securing premium B2B and private bookings.
What You'll Do
You'll be responsible for the full sales lifecycle, from generating leads and responding to enquiries, through to pitching, negotiating and closing deals. You'll work across a wide range of event types and client profiles - from global brands and creative agencies to fast-scaling start-ups and high-net-worth individuals.
You will:
- Lead, coach and inspire a team of 4 sales professionals
- Develop and deliver a revenue growth strategy for the venue
- Proactively generate new business from corporate, agency and private clients
- Respond to inbound enquiries with tailored proposals and creative solutions
- Negotiate and close high-value event contracts with confidence and clarity
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support campaign messaging and content
- Present sales performance and pipeline updates to senior leadership
- Ensure a seamless client journey from initial enquiry to post-event follow-up
This is an onsite role based at the venue, where you'll be an integral part of a creative, sociable and fast-paced environment. Some evening and weekend flexibility is required depending on the event calendar.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a confident sales leader with deep knowledge of the events or venue hire sector, and a genuine passion for creating memorable experiences for clients.
You'll likely have:
- 5+ years of experience in event sales, venue hire, hospitality or experiential marketing
- A proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets
- Experience managing or mentoring a small team
- Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiation skills
- A contact book of agencies, brands or corporate event planners (London-focused a bonus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining service excellence
- Proficiency in CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce or similar) and the Microsoft Office suite
- A positive, proactive attitude and strong sense of personal accountability
Experience working in a lifestyle-led, creative or cultural environment will be highly valued. The ideal candidate will be just as comfortable closing six-figure deals as they are motivating junior team members and pitching creative concepts to senior stakeholders.
Why Join?
You'll be stepping into a brand that's known for pushing boundaries, celebrating culture, and creating space for unforgettable events. You'll be given autonomy, responsibility and room to grow - with a leadership team that supports your success.
In return, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary (£50-55k) + generous commission + annual company bonus
- Free onsite breakfast, lunch and hot drinks daily
- Private gym, wellness classes and on-site fitness studio
- Your birthday off, dog-friendly office and flexible working hours (on-site)
- Access to internal cultural events and hospitality discounts
If you're ready to lead from the front, build a strong sales pipeline, and help shape the future of one of London's most creative venue brands - we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV, quoting reference LX 3105208
