Senior Event Sales Manager - Corporate & Private Events

Club Rugby; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord's Cricket Ground is seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to drive the Events & Experiences sales strategy for corporate events, conferences, dinners and private functions. You will generate new business, manage key client relationships and convert enquiries into bookings to meet revenue targets.

Working with internal teams and external partners, you will provide expert advice on offerings, maintain accurate sales records, and contribute to forecasting and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales in the events industry.
• Strong customer focus with ability to deliver exceptional service while building rapport with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Strong decision making and negotiation techniques.
• Passionate about working in the events industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the Events & Experiences offering and pricing to advise clients.
• Manage and grow allocated client and agency accounts.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings to meet revenue targets.
• Support sales forecasting, pipeline management and reporting.
• Liaise with Marketing to support lead generation and promotional activity.
• Organise and participate in events/exhibitions as required.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Numeracy & literacy

Job description

Lord's Cricket Ground is seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to drive the Events & Experiences sales strategy for corporate events, conferences, dinners and private functions. You will generate new business, manage key client relationships and convert enquiries into bookings to meet revenue targets.

Working with internal teams and external partners, you will provide expert advice on offerings, maintain accurate sales records, and contribute to forecasting and reporting activities.