Senior Sales Manager - Peppermint Bars and Events

Compass Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in London is seeking a Senior Sales Manager for a dynamic team. The role involves driving sales, managing client relationships, and participating in high-profile events. Candidates should have a strong background in sales within hospitality or events, excellent communication skills, and a creative mindset. Offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and access to exciting events.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Access to leading events

Competitive salary + bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving revenue growth and managing high-value clients.
• Excellent communication and persuasive skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and drive outbound sales activity.
• Identify and nurture new sales leads.
• Close high-value deals and manage a portfolio of clients.

Skills

Client facing experience

Outbound business development

Relationship building

Budget management

Creative thinking

Commercial mindset

Job description

Senior Sales Manager - Peppermint Bars and Events | Full time / Permanent

Up to £48,000 + bonus and excellent benefits including hybrid working, 28 days annual leave, private healthcare, access to leading festivals & events, and more!

We're looking for a confident and motivated Senior Sales Manager to join the dynamic sales team at Peppermint Bars and Events, a leading bar and event solutions company. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative team who deliver exceptional experiences at some of the UK's most high-profile festivals, events, and venues (including British Summer Time, All Points East, Radio 1 Big Weekend, and Silverstone!)

Senior Sales Manager - the role

If you have a proven track record in driving revenue growth, proactively sourcing new business, and managing a portfolio of high-value events/hospitality/experiential marketing clients, then we want to hear from you! As Senior Sales Manager you'll bring your creativity and confidence to help drive the next phase of Peppermint's commercial success.

You'll play a vital part in an energetic sales team, initiating and driving outbound sales activity, identifying new leads, nurturing prospects, and closing high-value deals. And as part of the role, you'll get to attend some of the UK's most exciting events, from iconic summer festivals to winter favourites.

What we're looking for:

• A strong background in a client facing, sales manager role, ideally within events, hospitality, experiential marketing or similar including tender submissions.
• An excellent communicator who's articulate, persuasive, and able to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated experience in outbound business development and managing the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting to closing.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment but can also take initiative and ownership.
• The ability to comfortably manage budgets and building P&Ls.
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Creative thinker with a passion for events, experiences, and bringing new ideas to life.
• Experience in creating compelling proposals, pitches, and commercial strategies that win business.
• Commercial mindset - experience identifying the most lucrative commercial opportunities and risks.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Flexible, hybrid working 3 days in Kennington office/on-site and 2 days remote with occasional weekend/evening work
• 28 days holiday + your birthday off
• Private healthcare & wellbeing support (via Medicash)
• Enhanced parental leave + sick pay
• Access to some of the UK's best events, festivals, and sports venues

Why Peppermint?

Peppermint Bars & Events is a multi-award-winning hospitality group delivering bar and food experiences at over 50 of the UK's most iconic festivals and venues. From BST Hyde Park and Mighty Hoopla to Dreamland Margate and Between the Bridges, we're known for quality, innovation, and good vibes.

Now partnered with Levy UK & Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality.