Events Sales & Planning Manager

Swan London; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan London is seeking an entry-level Sales and Business Development professional to manage events at Shakespeare's Globe. The role involves client interaction, event logistics management, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will be organized, client-focused, and passionate about delivering high-quality events.

Benefits

28 days holidays inclusive of Bank Holidays

Free meals on shift

Generous 50% discounts in bar and restaurant

Training and development programmes

Cycle Scheme

Private GP access

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will be client-focused, organized, and sales-driven.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality events while maximizing business profitability.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to client inquiries and prepare customized event proposals.
• Manage event logistics, including menus, entertainment, AV, and supplier coordination.
• Conduct site visits and client tastings to ensure a premium experience.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational skills

Sales-driven

Passion for high-quality events

Job description

Swan London operates the bar, restaurant, courtyard and event spaces attached to Shakespeare’s Globe on Bankside. The long-term contract is run by a privately owned limited company called Swan at the Globe Ltd which comprises of high-quality restauranteurs, chefs, event sellers and creators.

Swan London serves the audience at The Globe, Londoners at large and many tourists. Swan London manages the sale of events at Shakespeare’s Globe and in other central London venues. It has an events target of £4m. The two key on-site event spaces at the Globe are the Balcony Room and the Under globe. Events range from high-end, creative immersive experiences to bespoke events for Shakespeare’s Globe itself. Our clients are blue chip corporates, top agents, and HNW individuals.

The culture at Swan London is creative and professional, the team are highly skilled with excellent industry credentials.

Offer

• Salary between £32,000 - £38,000 (depending on the experience)
• 45 hours a week
• Up to 20% quarterly Bonus based on KPIs including achievement of budget
• Pension contribution is standard at 3% employer with 2% employee.

Additional benefits

• Holidays are 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays, raising to 30 days after 3 years. Every year after an additional day is added to a total of 35 days.
• Free meals on shift
• Generous 50% discounts in our bar, restaurant and outlets
• Training and development programmes
• A lively working environment
• Cycle Scheme
• Private GP access
• Wagestream access

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to client inquiries (within 2 hours) and prepare customized event proposals.
• Manage event logistics, including menus, entertainment, AV, and supplier coordination.
• Conduct site visits and client tastings to ensure a premium experience.
• Prepare contracts, event summaries, and invoices accurately.
• Proactively develop new business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with the operations team for seamless event delivery.
• Meet sales targets and contribute ideas to improve efficiency.
• Active & engaged member of the sales team.
• Approachable and outgoing sales manner.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Achieving revenue and profit targets.
• Timely response to client inquiries.
• Maintaining professionalism and positive client interactions.

Ideal candidates will be very client focus, organized, sales-driven, and passionate about delivering high-quality events while maximising business profitability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Hospitality

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Swan London by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Sales Planning Manager” roles.

Territory Manager South East - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Abiomed

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Senior Sales Operations Mgr, Go-to-Market Operations, Amazon Business

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Group, Conference and Events Sales Manager

Woking, England, United Kingdom 21 hours ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

UGG Flagship Assistant Store Manager - Knightsbridge

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Slough, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Senior Business Development Manager - IT Global Capability Centers (GCCs) / Global Technology Centers / Shared Services - London

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

St Albans, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Loughton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

UGG Flagship Assistant Store Manager - Knightsbridge

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Mobile Contract Manager -Building Services

Slough, England, United Kingdom £60,000.00-£70,000.00 5 days ago

Business Development Manager - Sales & Strategic Partnerships (Broadcast TV & Digital Media)

Ilford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Assistant Regional Trade Manager - US & UK

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Assistant Regional Trade Manager - US and UK

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Client Success Executive (Account Executive)

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Chiswick, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.