Group Sales Manager

Candid Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Draughts in Waterloo is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive high-value group and corporate bookings, selling Draughts as a complete hosted experience where food, drink and play maximise dwell time and spend per head.

You will focus on quality revenue, building relationships with corporate clients and event planners to secure repeat bookings. The role is on-site at Waterloo and requires strong negotiation and hospitality sales skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B business development.
• Experience selling hospitality experiences or venues.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-value group and corporate revenue for Draughts.
• Sell Draughts as a complete hosted experience combining food, drink and play.

Job description

Company:

Draughts

Role:

Business Development Manager

Salary:

£40,000 - £70,000

Location:

Waterloo

Role Overview:

The Business Development & Group Sales Manager is responsible for driving high-value group and corporate revenue by selling Draughts as a complete hosted experience, where food, drink, and play work together to maximise dwell time, spend per head, and repeat bookings. This role focuses on quality of revenue, not just quantity of bookings.

About Candid Hospitality

Candid is a hiring platform built for hospitality. Instead of applying with a CV and waiting to hear back, you create a profile, set what you’re looking for (role, salary, location) and get matched with jobs that actually fit.

When there’s a match, you chat directly with the hiring team - no long application processes, no getting lost in a pile of CVs. It’s a simpler, more direct way to find a role that suits you.