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

TN United Kingdom; 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 role offers a unique opportunity to shape the commercial success of a vibrant venue featuring a rooftop bar and live DJs. The ideal candidate will have a strong network within the corporate sector and a proactive approach to building client relationships. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales & Events Manager role in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of the Canary Wharf market.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales Management

Event Planning

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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Client:

Corecruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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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