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

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

Job summary

An exciting new venue in Canary Wharf is seeking a dynamic Sales & Events Manager to lead its pre-opening phase. This unique opportunity allows you to shape the venue's commercial success while building relationships with local businesses and agencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong local market knowledge and a proactive approach to sales, ensuring high-value bookings and exceptional event experiences. Join a vibrant team and be part of one of East London's most anticipated openings, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales & Events Management in hospitality.
• Strong local knowledge and connections in the corporate sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales for private events and corporate bookings.
• Manage event enquiries ensuring smooth delivery and guest experience.

Skills

Sales Management

Event Coordination

Client Relationship Management

Market Knowledge (Canary Wharf)

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

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

KB999901153

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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:

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

About You:

• Experience in a Sales & Events Manager (or similar) role in hospitality, ideally in hotels, premium bars, or event-led venues
• Strong understanding of the Canary Wharf market and existing connections in the corporate sector
• Proactive, commercially savvy, and confident in building a client base from the ground up
• Experience handling high-value bookings and exclusive events
• 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 0207 790 2666