Head of Sales

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £60k-£70k

Sales bonus

Senior leadership role

London market exposure

Growth-focused environment

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Head of Sales to drive growth across events and contract catering. You will own the sales strategy, lead a team, and cultivate partnerships with corporate clients, venues and agencies.

You will leverage a deep understanding of the London events market to win new contracts, manage tenders, and negotiate long-term relationships, shaping the business direction and revenue trajectory.

Qualifications

• A strong background in senior sales roles within events, catering or the wider hospitality industry
• Good understanding of the London events market, including corporate catering and venue partnerships
• An established network of contacts across venues, agencies and event professionals
• Evidence of successfully winning new contracts, managing tenders and delivering against ambitious targets
• A confident and commercially minded approach to business development and client negotiations
• The ability to lead, inspire and get the best out of a sales team while building lasting relationships

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sales function, setting clear objectives and driving overall business performance
• Identify new revenue streams and develop opportunities across corporate catering and the events sector
• Strengthen relationships with key clients, venue contacts, agents and industry decision-makers
• Oversee the sales process, from initial enquiry and proposals through to tenders and contract negotiations
• Support and develop the sales team, encouraging a proactive approach to winning and retaining business

Job description

Job Title: Head of Sales – Events & Contract Catering

Location: London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially focused Head of Sales to join a successful events and catering business. This is a key leadership position for someone who thrives on winning new business, building industry connections and taking a proactive approach to sales growth. You will take ownership of the sales strategy, lead a team and play a key role in expanding the business across corporate catering, prestigious venues and large-scale events. We're looking for someone with excellent market knowledge, a strong commercial mindset and the confidence to turn opportunities into long-term partnerships.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of the sales function, setting clear objectives and driving overall business performance
• Identify new revenue streams and develop opportunities across corporate catering and the events sector
• Strengthen relationships with key clients, venue contacts, agents and industry decision-makers
• Oversee the sales process, from initial enquiry and proposals through to tenders and contract negotiations
• Support and develop the sales team, encouraging a proactive approach to winning and retaining business

What You'll Bring

• A strong background in senior sales roles within events, catering or the wider hospitality industry
• Good understanding of the London events market, including corporate catering and venue partnerships
• An established network of contacts across venues, agencies and event professionals
• Evidence of successfully winning new contracts, managing tenders and delivering against ambitious targets
• A confident and commercially minded approach to business development and client negotiations
• The ability to lead, inspire and get the best out of a sales team while building lasting relationships

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000–£70,000 plus sales bonus
• A senior position with the opportunity to shape and influence the sales strategy
• The chance to manage and grow an established sales team
• Exposure to an exciting portfolio of corporate clients, venues and large-scale events
• The opportunity to make a real impact on business growth and future commercial direction
• A people-focused working environment with a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility