Sales Manager

Urban Pubs & Bars; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Pubs & Bars is looking for a dynamic Sales and Events Manager for their high-volume venues in London. This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 plus bonuses, requiring strong sales experience in the hospitality industry, and an opportunity to shape business strategies.

Benefits

Competitive bonus and commission scheme

28 days holiday

Training and development

Annual team trips abroad

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Awesome referral scheme up to £1,000 per person

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in venue sales & events.
• Previous experience in a sales & events position within the hospitality industry.
• Great communication skills – verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Maximise pre-booked sales for the venue(s), working to predetermined targets.
• Drive corporate and consumer bookings and events.
• Build, maintain and grow a relevant client database.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Client Relationship Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Systems

Job description

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Sales and Events Manager - High Volume Venue - London - Up to £45,000 + Bonus and Benefits

The Company: Urban Pubs & Bars

With a portfolio of over 40 eclectic properties across London, Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants havean exciting opportunity for a dynamic Sales and Events Manager with charm and charisma to join our fast-growing London based group of venues.

Ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night, awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards and just recently winning the '2023 Best Managed Pub Company' at the Publican Awards.

Our teams play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic mix of unique establishments all with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food, awesome service and an experience not to be forgotten.

The Brand: Bat & Ball

Bat & Ball has become known as ‘East London’s undisputed home of good times’ being theultimate venue to watch live sport, interact over competitive games and enjoy premium food anddrinks. With an immersive game arena you won’t be short on entertainment. It’s not just aboutcompetitive socialising, it’s also the home of live sports, with everything from football to NFL,tennis to boxing. Bat & Ball boasts championship sized ping pong tables, Interactive pool tables,HD TV screens, live sport, private karaoke booths and live DJs together with some of the bestcocktails, craft beer and an eclectic food offer.

What's it all about:

• Maximise pre-booked sales for the venue(s), working to predetermined targets
• Drive corporate and consumer bookings and events
• Build, maintain and grow a relevant client database
• Liaise with Marketing on in-house events, activations and other marketing activity
• Sales and activity reporting on KPI’s and pre-booked sales performance
• Pro-actively generate new business, driving pre-booked sales and events
• Build strong local, 3rdparty and corporate relationships to drive repeat business
• Plan and deliversite visits, FAM trips and showcasesto drive brand awareness
• Attend relevant networking events, exhibitions and events to create brand exposure and make new connections
• Create and execute sales & event plans in line with personal and company targets

What we looking for:

• Previous experience in a sales & events position within the hospitality industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in venue sales & events
• Great communication skills – verbal and written
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience working with a CRM and/or booking system (ideally Access Collins)

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £45k p/a
• A competitive bonus and commission scheme
  
• Training and development
  
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular mentoring from the Head of Sales
  
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
  
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless
  
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
  
• 28 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral schemeup to £1,000per person
  
• Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
  
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us