Senior Business Development Manager - Corporate Event Sales

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent solutions firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for Corporate Event Sales based in London. The role involves leading the sales strategy for iconic venues, driving premium B2B bookings, and managing a talented sales team in a fast-paced events environment. Suitable candidates should possess excellent commercial instincts and over 5 years' experience in a relevant field, with a highly competitive compensation package including base salary, structured commission, and wellness perks.

Benefits

Membership to a private gym and wellness classes onsite

Free breakfast, lunch, hot drinks daily

Birthday off and dog-friendly offices

Access to cultural events and club nights

Financial wellbeing schemes

24/7 employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in event sales, venue hire, hospitality, or experiential marketing.
• Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a proactive sales team.
• Devise and execute a high-impact commercial strategy.
• Generate new business from corporate, agency, and private sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Tools

CRM (Event Temple/Salesforce)

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Recruitment Operations Director at Martin Veasey Talent Solutions UK & International Executive Recruitment

Senior Business Development Manager - Corporate Event Sales

£60,000 + Structured Commission + Annual Bonus | Onsite | Lifestyle & Wellness Perks

London SE1

We're seeking a commercially astute, people-driven Senior Business Development Manager - Corporate Event Sales to lead the sales strategy for one of London's most iconic venue brands. You'll drive premium B2B bookings, brand activations, private events and corporate functions across world-renowned experiential spaces - places where music, culture, wellness and creativity collide.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join an award-winning events team during an exciting phase of investment and expansion. You'll spearhead business development, lead a talented sales team, and grow revenues across two exceptional, culture-led venues in the heart of SE1.

What You'll Do

You'll take full ownership of the corporate sales function - leading from the front while inspiring your team to achieve ambitious growth targets.

You will:

• Lead, coach and inspire a proactive sales team
• Devise and execute a high-impact commercial strategy
• Generate new business from corporate, agency and private sectors
• Respond creatively to bespoke client briefs and event enquiries
• Pitch, negotiate and close high-value event contracts with confidence
• Partner closely with marketing on aligned campaign strategies
• Present insightful sales performance and forecasts to senior leadership
• Ensure a seamless client journey from first contact to event delivery
• Uphold compliance and risk management standards across all contracts

This is a full-time, onsite role in London SE1, where you'll be immersed in a fast-paced, vibrant events environment. Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend attendance at major events is expected.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an inspirational sales leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent commercial instincts, and a passion for the events and hospitality industry.

You'll likely have:

• 5+ years' experience in event sales, venue hire, hospitality or experiential marketing
• Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding sales and GP targets
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• An established network of corporate clients, agencies and event decision-makers
• Outstanding negotiation, commercial and relationship-building skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills with strong CRM (Event Temple/Salesforce) proficiency
• Ability to deliver creative event solutions to diverse client needs
• Confidence working with financials, KPIs and business development strategies
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Experience in a creative, lifestyle-led or culturally rich environment will be a strong advantage.

Why Join?

You'll step into a business defined by innovation, culture and creativity - and have the opportunity to make a real commercial impact. As Head of Corporate Sales, you'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, drive performance, and play a central role in the next chapter of growth.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive base salary (£60,000) + structured commission + annual bonus
• Membership to a private gym and wellness classes onsite
• Free breakfast, lunch, hot drinks daily
• Your birthday off + dog-friendly offices
• Access to cultural events and Ministry club nights
• Financial wellbeing schemes: cycle to work, season ticket loan, life assurance
• 24/7 employee wellbeing support, unlimited GP access and mental health resources

If you're a visionary sales leader ready to shape the future of one of London's most creative venue brands, we want to hear from you.

Please send your CV quoting reference LX 3105208

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers, Performing Arts and Spectator Sports, and Performing Arts

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