Senior Sales Manager

Ardent Pub Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group & External Partners Dining 50%+

Private Healthcare cover

24/7 GP & EAP Access

Gym discounts

Employee Referral Bonus 800+

WSET Training

Training & onboarding

Supplier trips

23–33 annual leave days

Flexible working patterns

Laptop & business expenses

Staff parties

Charity day

CODE Membership

Hospitality Rewards package

Wellbeing & EAP Support

Job summary

Ardent Pub Group in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Sales Manager to drive revenue through events, private hire and strategic partnerships across our pubs.

You will build relationships with corporate clients and local businesses while leading the Sales & Events team and shaping sales for new openings. This role blends strategic development with hands-on execution to grow bookings and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive sales strategy across our pubs, driving revenue growth through events, private hire and strategic partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, concierge networks and local businesses.
• Oversee optimisation of SevenRooms and Tripleseat to maximise bookings and guest experiences.
• Lead and develop the Sales & Events team, and contribute to new openings and sales strategy for growth.
• Create opportunities to grow the business through local connections and partnerships.

Skills

Sales strategy

Client relationships

Events

Private hire

Strategic partnerships

Leadership

Tools

SevenRooms

Tripleseat

Job description

The Company

At Ardent Pub Group, everything starts with people. Whether you’re walking into one of our pubs or joining our team, you’ll be met with genuine warmth. We build pubs that are rooted in their communities, driven by purpose and built to last.

We operate three acclaimed pubs - The George (Fitzrovia), The Cadogan Arms (Chelsea), and The Hound (Chiswick) - each rooted in tradition but full of fresh energy. Named Food-Led Pub Group of the Year at the 2024 R200 Awards, with The Cadogan Arms and The George both featured in the Top 100 Gastropubs list, we’ve also won the 2026 Best Premium Food Offer at The Publican Awards - cementing our reputation for leading the way in exceptional pub dining.

As hospitality’s highest-scoring B-Corp certified company, we’re committed to doing business the right way - balancing exceptional guest experiences with meaningful social and environmental impact. Our culture is just as important as our performance, which is why we’re proud to be recognised in CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work 2025 and Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.

Our mission is to deliver the gold standard of public houses - where quality food, drink, and service create exceptional experiences. If that resonates, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits and Culture

• Group & External Partners Dining Discount up to 50%

• Private Healthcare cover

• 24/7 GP & EAP Access

• Up to 50% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms

• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800

• WSET Training

• Industry leading training & onboarding

• Supplier trips

• 33 annual leave days per year inc 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

• Flexible working locations/patterns depending on role

• Company laptop and business expenses

• Twice yearly staff parties

• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing

• CODE Membership

• Hospitality Rewards Enhanced Membership Package

• Wellbeing & EAP Support including 1 on 1 sessions

• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts

• Bespoke coaching and training courses with The Good Life

The Position

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Sales Manager to lead proactive sales strategy across our pubs, driving revenue growth through events, private hire and strategic partnerships. You’ll build strong relationships with corporate clients, concierge networks and local businesses, while leading the optimisation of SevenRooms and Tripleseat to maximise bookings and deliver an exceptional guest experience. Alongside leading and developing the Sales & Events team, you’ll play a key role in new openings, developing sales strategies, building local connections and creating exciting opportunities to grow the business.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Ardent Pub Group, the greatest welcome isn’t just something we give to our guests — it’s something we extend to everyone who walks through our doors. Our pubs are built on warmth, character and community, and that only works when the people who make them thrive feel respected, valued and able to be themselves.

We believe that a diverse team makes for a better pub: richer ideas, better problem-solving, more creativity and a stronger connection to the communities we serve. Inclusion isn’t an initiative for us — it’s part of how we operate every day.