Strategic Events Business Developer

Central Hall Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Enhanced sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering days

Staff discount (café)

Staff referral bonus

Job summary

Central Hall Westminster is seeking a Business Development Manager on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover family leave. You will grow revenue by identifying new opportunities, promoting the venue to UK and international clients, and representing the venue at industry events.

You will build relationships with event organisers and agencies, working with internal teams to convert opportunities into confirmed bookings and to drive commercial success.

Qualifications

• Experience in venue/hospitality sales and a proven ability to win new business.
• Proactive, commercially focused and confident representing a prestigious London venue.
• Ability to build lasting relationships with event organisers, agencies and clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients, agencies and industry partners.
• Attend networking events, conferences and trade shows.
• Research target organisations and market trends.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial packages.
• Manage the sales pipeline using iVvy CRM.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise revenue.
• Report on sales activity and performance.
• Provide market insights to Sales and Marketing initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Industry knowledge (venue/hospitality)

Tools

iVvy CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Hall Westminster is seeking a Business Development Manager on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover family leave. You will grow revenue by identifying new opportunities, promoting the venue to UK and international clients, and representing the venue at industry events.

You will build relationships with event organisers and agencies, working with internal teams to convert opportunities into confirmed bookings and to drive commercial success.