Head of Sales - Venue

Live Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking company in South London is seeking a dynamic Head of Sales to lead their sales efforts across a versatile venue portfolio. This role involves driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, experience in large-scale venues, and a keen eye for business expansion opportunities. With excellent employee benefits and career progression prospects, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant industry.

Benefits

Free breakfast

Free lunch

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales background with a track record of revenue growth.
• Experience managing a team and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by selling unique event spaces to clients.
• Manage a small team of Sales Executives and develop their skills.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Sales Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Business Development

Event Planning

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Job description

A globally renowned entertainment powerhouse is seeking an ambitious Head of Sales to support across their exceptionally versatile, multi-area venue.

THE COMPANY

Based in South London, this innovative and forward-thinking company has an impressive portfolio of hire spaces for both corporate and private clients. Each space is highly adaptive and has previously hosted a range of events including fashion shows, music video shoots, conferences, intimate meetings to large scale themed scenic takeovers and parties. The portfolio includes a newly refurbished venue that’s fitted with the latest technologies, offering the perfect space to work and meet for collaborator’s, corporates, media, suppliers, event attendees and organisers.

THE ROLE

With an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, the team are committed to building out their team further with the addition of an experienced Head of Sales, who will be responsible for driving revenue growth and business expansion. You will be required to bolster their strong events pipeline by selling the unique spaces to both corporate and private clients. Duties will include:

• Capitalising your strong network of industry contacts, organisers and suppliers
• Line management and development of a team
• Cultivating and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure the availability of events space and maximisation of the diary
• Expertly navigating the venue’s portfolio of event spaces & upselling additional services
• Exploring opportunities for further business expansion & executing sales strategies
• Producing proposals and costings to convert enquires
• Managing all sales and event documentation including invoicing

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates must have a strong and proven sales background with figures to support this. Demonstrable experience working within large-scale venues or across prestigious event spaces would be preferred although other backgrounds will be considered. A strong commercial eye is essential, and candidates must have proven line management experience as this role involve managing a small team of Sales Executives.

In return they offer a whole host of excellent employee benefits including free breakfast and lunch and impressive career progression opportunities!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know

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