Outbound Venue Sales Executive

Hirespace; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the events sector is seeking a Venue Sales Executive to drive sales and foster relationships with venues across London. The role involves outreach, strategic engagement, and launching new products, within a supportive environment that emphasizes learning and professional development. An attractive salary range complemented by numerous benefits makes this position a notable opportunity.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension contributions

Level 3 Medicash Health Plan

Work from anywhere for 4 weeks a year

32 days holiday

Early finish at 3pm on Fridays

£200 home office allowance

Access to wellbeing coaching

Qualifications

• Demonstrable outbound sales experience with excellent results.
• Solid experience within the events industry.
• Ability to thrive in a culture of continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and contact venues to build profitable relationships.
• Conduct discovery sessions to generate sales leads.
• Develop tactics to enhance engagement with venues.

Skills

Outbound sales experience

Client engagement

Communication

Strategic outreach

Job description

Overview

Venue Sales Executive | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid/London | Salary inc OTE £38k | Uncapped Commission, EMI Share Options, Additional Bonus + Benefits

Are you an ambitious, motivated self-starter looking for an outbound sales role where you can make a real impact? At Hire Space, you will work with our Promotions team to market our Core listing offering to potential new venues.

The Role

As a Venue Sales Executive, your main responsibilities will include selling marketing packages and promotional opportunities to venues. This outbound sales role involves strategic outreach, including email sequences and onboarding processes, ensuring venues maximize their use of Hire Space. You will also play a key role in launching a new product for venues, contributing to shaping the sales and onboarding processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and contact venues in London and across the UK to build profitable relationships
• Conduct discovery sessions to generate sales leads and convert new business
• Develop new tactics to streamline relationships and increase engagement with the venue community
• Consult with new venues, conduct onboarding sessions, and upsell relevant products and services
• Collaborate with the operations manager to optimise acquisition processes and increase engagement with premium listings

Ideal Candidate

• Has demonstrable outbound sales experience with excellent results
• Possesses solid experience within the events industry
• Thrives in a culture of continuous learning and feedback

Bonus Points

• Extensive knowledge of venues in London
• Experience selling event technology, such as virtual event platforms or event registration systems

What We Offer

• Salary £28k-£38k (including commission)
• Starting base salary £28k-£30k
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Level 3 Medicash Health Plan with access to Phio and mProve
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year
• 4 weeks company-paid sick leave
• Mental health leave
• 32 days holiday, plus additional days for long service and Christmas shutdown
• Early finish at 3pm on Fridays during BST, with an average of 36 working hours per week
• Tech and Cycle Schemes
• Access to wellbeing platform Juno with various perks
• Exceptional maternity and paternity benefits
• Regular team socials and monthly lunches
• Professional development plans and growth opportunities
• £200 home office allowance
• Free nights out at London's top venues
• Access to free wellbeing coaching and therapy sessions

Logistics

This role is hybrid, combining remote work with in-person attendance at our Central London office, which may change over time. You should be located somewhere operating on UK time. Our client base is mainly in London, so occasional visits to venues, clients, and company events are expected. Typically, you will be in/around London about 3 days per week.