Sales & Events Manager - New Venue Opening - Up to £50,000

COREcruitment International; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant new venue in Canary Wharf, where you can take charge as a Sales & Events Manager. This role offers the chance to shape the commercial success of a standout location featuring a rooftop bar and live DJs. You will leverage your strong local knowledge and corporate connections to drive sales and manage high-value bookings. If you thrive in a pre-opening environment and are passionate about creating memorable experiences, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and make your mark in one of London's most anticipated openings!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales & Events Manager in hospitality.
• Strong connections in the corporate sector, especially in Canary Wharf.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales for private events and corporate bookings.
• Manage event enquiries and ensure a first-class guest experience.

Skills

Sales Management

Event Planning

Client Relationship Management

Market Knowledge

Job description

Sales & Events Manager – New Venue Opening – Up to £50,000

The Company:

We’re partnering with an exciting new venue set to open in Canary Wharf, featuring a standout rooftop bar, live DJs, and a vibrant, design-led atmosphere. This is a unique pre-opening opportunity to join the team early and shape the commercial success of one of East London’s most anticipated openings. They’re looking for an experienced and proactive Sales & Events Manager with strong local knowledge and a network of corporate contacts to lead on private hire, group bookings, and event sales.

The Role:

1. Drive sales across private events, exclusive hires, and corporate bookings from pre-opening through launch and beyond
2. Build relationships with key local businesses and agencies to generate long-term partnerships
3. Manage all event enquiries from start to finish, ensuring smooth delivery and a first-class guest experience
4. Collaborate with marketing and operations to develop a strong launch strategy and guest pipeline
5. Represent the venue in the local and wider London events scene

About You:

1. Experience in a Sales & Events Manager (or similar) role in hospitality, ideally in hotels, premium bars, or event-led venues
2. Strong understanding of the Canary Wharf market and existing connections in the corporate sector
3. Proactive, commercially savvy, and confident in building a client base from the ground up
4. Experience handling high-value bookings and exclusive events
5. Comfortable working in a pre-opening environment and excited by the opportunity to build something new

Please apply today or send your CV to Kate B OR call