Business Development Manager

Urban Fun; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing entertainment venue in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead sales for party and corporate bookings. This role requires a proven track record in sales and business development, strong communication skills, and a target-driven mindset. You will be responsible for generating leads, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful event delivery. Join a fun, fast-paced environment with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission and performance incentives

Career progression opportunities

Autonomy in shaping sales strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development, events, hospitality, or leisure.
• Confident closer with a target-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell party, group, and corporate event bookings.
• Proactively generate leads through outbound sales and networking.
• Manage inbound enquiries via phone, email, and social media.
• Conduct venue tours and client meetings.
• Build and manage a live sales pipeline and forecast bookings.
• Upsell food, drink packages, and exclusive hire.
• Build long-term relationships with local businesses.
• Work with venue operations to ensure event delivery.

Skills

Sales expertise

Relationship building

Communication skills

Lead generation

Target driven

Job description

Business Development Manager – Events & Corporate Bookings

📍 Urban Fun Kingston | Full-time | On-site & Local Field-Based

💰 Competitive Salary + Commission

About Urban Fun Kingston

Urban Fun Kingston is a fast-growing, experience-led entertainment venue delivering high-energy arcade games, competitive socialising, food, drink, and private event experiences. We host everything from birthday parties to full-scale corporate takeovers.

We are now looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to grow our party and corporate events business.

The Opportunity

This is a sales-focused role with real autonomy. You will own the full sales cycle for party and corporate bookings — from lead generation and venue tours to closing deals and supporting event delivery.

If you enjoy relationship-led selling, closing high-value bookings, and working in a lively hospitality environment, this role offers strong earning potential and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell party, group, and corporate event bookings
• Proactively generate leads through outbound sales, local business outreach, and networking
• Manage inbound enquiries via phone, email, website, and social media
• Conduct venue tours and client meetings
• Build and manage a live sales pipeline and forecast bookings
• Upsell food, drink packages, exclusive hire, and add-ons
• Build long-term relationships with local businesses and repeat clients
• Work closely with venue operations to ensure seamless event delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in sales, business development, events, hospitality, or leisure
• Confident closer with a target-driven mindset
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working occasional evenings or weekends for events

What You’ll Get

• basic salary
• Commission and performance incentives
• A fun, fast-paced working environment
• Autonomy to shape local sales strategy
• Career progression as Urban Fun continues to grow