Senior Sales Executive

Convene; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off & Balance

Financial Benefits

Growth & Recognition

Community & Impact

Job summary

Convene Hospitality Group in London is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to be the first point of contact for inbound enquiries and to manage end-to-end sales for mid-sized events. You will qualify opportunities, partnering with Senior Account Managers on major global accounts and driving revenue within owned and targeted accounts.

The role requires 1–3 years of commercial experience and a passion for premium hospitality in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with clear progression

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in a sales, business development, venue sales, hospitality, events, or customer-facing commercial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering against performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead Qualification & Opportunity Management: manage high volume inbound enquiries via telephone, email, and e-RFP; qualify opportunities and respond professionally.
• Revenue Generation: own end-to-end sales for events up to 50 attendees; develop proposals and negotiate terms.
• Account Support & Opportunity Development: partner with Senior Account Managers to identify growth in existing client accounts.
• Site Visits & Client Engagement: conduct site visits for small group opportunities and support with larger programmes.
• CRM Management & Sales Reporting: maintain Salesforce and HubSpot records for forecasting and reporting.
• Market Intelligence & Cross-Functional Collaboration: participate in sales meetings and share market insights.
• Operational & Administrative Support: assist with proposals, client communications, and reporting.

Skills

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Senior Sales Executive

Location: London, UK

Reporting to: Head of Inbound Sales

Love the thrill of matching clients with the perfect space and want to take your sales career to the next level? We’re looking for a motivated, results-driven Senior Sales Executive to join our London Sales team. In this role, you’ll be the critical first point of contact for incoming enquiries—qualifying exciting opportunities, owning the end-to-end sales process for mid-sized events, and partnering with our Senior Account Managers on major global accounts. If you have 1–3 years of commercial experience, a sharp business mind, and a passion for premium hospitality, we want to hear from you!

We’re Here For You:

At Convene Hospitality Group, we want you to feel supported in every part of your life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health & Wellness: Private medical insurance, subsidised fitness and eye care, plus well-being and personal support programs. Because your well-being matters, inside and outside of work.
• Time Off & Balance: 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, and company sick pay.
• Financial Benefits: Bonus scheme, interest-free loans for rail travel or further education, and a Cycle to Work program. We invest in you so you can grow personally and professionally.
• Growth & Recognition: Career development opportunities and programs to celebrate your achievements.
• Community & Impact: Volunteer, donate, and make a real impact through your work.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Qualification & Opportunity Management: Manage a high volume of inbound enquiries across Senior Account Manager owned and target accounts via telephone, email, and e-RFP channels. Qualify opportunities against client requirements ensuring a timely and professional response. - Perform rigorous qualification to ensure alignment with Convene Hospitality Group’s physical and hybrid product solutions.
• Revenue Generation: Own the end-to-end sales process for event enquiries of up to 50 attendees within assigned owned and targeted accounts. Develop proposals, negotiate commercial terms where appropriate, and convert opportunities in line with individual and team revenue objectives.
• Account Support & Opportunity Development: Partner closely with Senior Account Managers to identify growth opportunities within existing client accounts. Ensure strategic opportunities are efficiently qualified, documented, and transitioned to the appropriate account owner while maintaining a seamless client experience.
• Site Visits & Client Engagement: Conduct professional site visits for small group opportunities and support Senior Account Managers with site inspections, client presentations, and account-specific initiatives for larger programmes and strategic accounts where needed.
• CRM Management & Sales Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activities, client interactions, and opportunities within Salesforce and HubSpot. Ensure data integrity to support forecasting, pipeline management, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Market Intelligence & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in sales meetings, pipeline reviews, and commercial planning sessions. Gather and share client feedback, market trends, and competitive insights to help refine sales strategies and improve overall performance.
• Operational & Administrative Support: Provide proactive administrative and operational support to the Senior Account Manager team, assisting with proposals, client communications, reporting, and account management activities to maximise team effectiveness and revenue generation.

What We're Looking For:

• 1–3 years' experience in a sales, business development, venue sales, hospitality, events, or customer-facing commercial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering against performance targets.

Technical Skills

• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.

Industry Knowledge

• Experience within events, hospitality, commercial real estate, flexible workspace, or related industries is highly desirable.
• Understanding of corporate event planning and venue sales is advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to identifying sales opportunities.
• Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate data and reporting.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset.

Success Measures

• Achievement of individual revenue and conversion targets.
• Speed and quality of lead qualification and response times.
• Growth of revenue from Senior Account Manager-owned & targeted accounts through effective opportunity management.
• Accuracy and completeness of Salesforce and HubSpot records.
• Quality of handover and support provided to Senior Account Managers.
• Positive client feedback and contribution to account retention and growth.

At Convene Hospitality Group, we believe great teams are built by bringing together people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork) shape how we show up for each other every day. We want everyone here to feel welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. If you’re excited to grow, learn, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on the team.

Convene Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.