Sales Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

Industry events attendance

Networking opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in London is seeking a driven Sales Manager to lead sales activity, develop new business opportunities and help achieve ambitious revenue targets within an established events venue. You will combine hands-on selling with team leadership to maximise commercial potential.

The role offers Monday-Friday hours (8:30am-5:30pm) with opportunities for career development and involvement in industry events to expand your network.

Formación

• Proven sales experience, ideally within a conference or events venue, hotel, hospitality or catering environment.
• Track record of generating new business, converting enquiries and achieving revenue targets.
• Experience developing relationships with corporate clients, agencies and private event organisers.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to maximise revenue.
• A proactive approach to business development, with the confidence to seek out new opportunities rather than relying solely on incoming enquiries.
• The flexibility to attend occasional evening events and very occasional weekend functions for VIP clients.

Responsabilidades

• Drive sales performance, enquiry conversion and revenue growth.
• Work closely with the Head of Sales on forecasting, reporting and sales initiatives.
• Coach and support the sales team to achieve targets and develop their skills.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate bookers, event agencies and private clients.
• Proactively generate new business through targeted outreach, networking and database management.
• Sell conferences, exhibitions, award ceremonies, corporate functions and private events.
• Conduct venue show-rounds and present tailored proposals and event packages.
• Manage the sales pipeline, follow up enquiries and maintain accurate client and sales records.
• Collaborate with catering, operations and event delivery teams to ensure an excellent client experience.

Descripción del empleo

Sales Manager - London | Monday-Friday, with exciting opportunities to grow your network and drive business.

Are you a commercially driven Sales Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Join an established, independently owned events venue in central London, where you'll have the opportunity to shape sales performance, build valuable industry relationships and play a key role in business growth. With a Monday-Friday working pattern and plenty of scope for career development, this is an exciting next step for an ambitious sales professional.

Why apply?

• Monday-Friday working, 8.30am-5.30pm.
• Career development and progression within a growing organisation.
• Opportunities to attend industry events, expand your professional network and build relationships across the hospitality, catering and events sectors.
• The chance to influence business development, maximise revenue and make your mark within an established venue.

Key Responsibilities

As Sales Manager, you'll lead sales activity, develop new business opportunities and help deliver ambitious revenue targets. You'll combine hands-on selling with team leadership to maximise the venue's commercial potential.

• Drive sales performance, enquiry conversion and revenue growth.
• Work closely with the Head of Sales on forecasting, reporting and sales initiatives.
• Coach and support the sales team to achieve targets and develop their skills.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate bookers, event agencies and private clients.
• Proactively generate new business through targeted outreach, networking and database management.
• Sell conferences, exhibitions, award ceremonies, corporate functions and private events.
• Conduct venue show-rounds and present tailored proposals and event packages.
• Manage the sales pipeline, follow up enquiries and maintain accurate client and sales records.
• Collaborate with catering, operations and event delivery teams to ensure an excellent client experience.

What we're looking for

You'll be a confident, proactive sales professional with a commercial mindset and a genuine passion for building relationships and winning business.

• Proven sales experience, ideally within a conference or events venue, hotel, hospitality or catering environment.
• A track record of generating new business, converting enquiries and achieving revenue targets.
• Experience developing relationships with corporate clients, agencies and private event organisers.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to maximise revenue.
• A proactive approach to business development, with the confidence to seek out new opportunities rather than relying solely on incoming enquiries.
• The flexibility to attend occasional evening events and very occasional weekend functions for VIP clients.

If you're ready to take the next step as a Sales Manager in London, this is an opportunity to combine commercial responsibility, relationship building and career development in a dynamic events environment.

Location │ London

Role │ Sales Manager