Senior Sales Manager - B2B Events Venues

We Are Aspire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Sales Manager to lead B2B sales in a vibrant events environment. This role offers the chance to drive new business across a diverse portfolio, from brand launches to corporate celebrations. The ideal candidate will be a natural networker with a passion for live events, capable of building strong relationships and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships. Join a powerhouse team in one of London's most iconic venues and make a significant impact in the events industry while achieving your sales targets.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in B2B sales within events or hospitality.
• Proven track record in pitching and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Drive new B2B business across various sectors.
• Develop commercial opportunities for private hire and events.

Skills

B2B Sales

Negotiation

Networking

Relationship Building

KPI Achievement

Job description

Senior Sales Manager - B2B Events
Creative Venues | Brand & Corporate Events | £55K+ base + commission

We're on the lookout for a high-performing Senior Sales Manager to join a powerhouse team in one of London's most iconic venues.

This role is all about driving new business across a diverse B2B events portfolio - from brand launches to TV & film shoots, press events, Christmas parties, corporate celebrations, and more.

The Role

You'll be the face of the brand within the events industry, bringing in exciting clients and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships. A natural networker, you thrive on building relationships and making things happen.

Key responsibilities:

1. Drive new B2B business across key verticals - creative industries, agencies, brand-side clients, and corporates
2. Develop and close commercial opportunities for private hire, brand activations, and bespoke events
3. Build and manage a healthy pipeline of qualified leads, hitting KPIs and gross profit targets
4. Lead on pitches, proposals, and venue showcases, working collaboratively with the wider events and operations team
5. Represent the venue at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings
6. Track trends in the creative and corporate events world, identifying new revenue streams

About You

• 4+ years' experience in a B2B sales role within the events, hospitality, or venue sector
• A proven new business hunter - confident pitching, negotiating, and closing deals
• Obsessed with targets - you're motivated by performance and profitability
• A natural networker with a little black book full of agency, brand, and production contacts
• Confident, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment
• Passionate about live events, culture, and creating standout experiences

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