Business Development Manager

Hire Space; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE £50k‑£61k salary with uncapped commission

Enhanced company pension contributions

32 days holiday allowance

Regular team socials

Professional development plans

Job summary

A leading event technology firm in Greater London seeks a Venue Business Development Manager to drive sales for marketing packages. Candidates should have a strong B2B sales background, particularly in the hospitality sector, and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with venue partners. This hybrid role necessitates working 3 days onsite, and offers a competitive salary alongside generous benefits including uncapped commission and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales track record, especially in hospitality or events.
• Experience with sales strategies for new venues.
• Confident in pitching marketing packages.

Responsibilities

• Sell Prime & Core marketing packages to UK & international venues.
• Identify & engage potential venue partners.
• Onboard new venues and collaborate with the Venue Account Management team.
• Pitch marketing packages demonstrating value & ROI.
• Manage high-value accounts.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Networking ability

Proven sales strategies

Presentation skills

Motivation to exceed sales goals

Job description

Venue Business Development Manager

Ready to drive pride? Hire Space wants a Venue Business Development Manager as sales lead for our Core & Prime marketing packages. You’ll identify potential venues, pitch tailored marketing solutions, and onboard new partners as we grow the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell Prime & Core marketing packages to UK & international venues.
• Identify & engage potential venue partners, building lasting relationships.
• Onboard new venues and collaborate with the Venue Account Management team.
• Pitch marketing packages to decision‑makers, demonstrating value & ROI.
• Manage high‑value accounts to ensure venues fully utilize Hire Space’s marketing services.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to exceed targets in a fast‑paced environment.
• Network extensively and bring industry insights to refine our marketing offerings.

What you should bring

• Proven B2B sales track record, especially in hospitality or events.
• Experience creating & implementing successful sales strategies for new venues.
• Confidence pitching marketing packages and showing the value to venues.
• Strong communication & presentation skills, crafting complex solutions compellingly.
• Ability to manage high‑value accounts & help clients leverage marketing services.
• Excellent networking & relationship building within the events industry.
• Self‑starter, proactive, able to work independently & collaborate across teams.
• Target‑driven, motivated by exceeding ambitious sales goals.

Bonus if you have

• Existing relationships in the venue or events industry.
• Experience with digital marketing solutions or selling marketing services.
• Familiarity with industry trends & insights that refine Hire Space’s marketing packages.
• Passion for the events industry & understanding unique challenges for venues.

What’s on offer

• OTE £50k‑£61k salary (inc uncapped commission – highest performers earn more).
• Monthly uncapped commission.
• Enhanced company pension contributions.
• Level 3 Med‑cash health plan, with access to Phio & mProve yourself.
• 4 weeks company paid sick leave.
• 32 days holiday allowance (extra for long‑service, inc Christmas shutdown).
• Friday 3 pm finish during BST, average 36 hrs per week over the year.
• Tech & Cycle schemes.
• Wellbeing platform Juno – use points for perks.
• Exceptional maternity & paternity benefits.
• Regular team socials & monthly team lunches.
• Bespoke professional development plans & growth opportunities.
• £200 home‑office spending allowance.
• Regular free nights out in London’s most exciting venues.
• Free independent wellbeing coaching & therapy sessions (mental‑health initiatives).

Logistics

This hybrid role requires office in central London or client site visits flexibly 3 days per week; allocation may change over time. You must operate on UK time and attend in‑person away days.

About Hire Space

Hire Space is a leader in event technology. With the UK’s largest venue marketplace (over 6,000 venues) and global tech platform, we help events gather talent, consumers, and retailers. We’re inclusive, diversity‑forward, and are equal‑opportunity employers.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.