Venue Business Development Manager

Hirespace; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

OTE £60k plus uncapped commission

Base salary £36k

Un capped monthly commission

Enhanced pension contributions

Medicash health plan

4 weeks sick leave

Mental Health Leave

32 days holiday + long service

Friday finishing 3pm BST

Tech and Cycle schemes

Wellbeing platform access

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Team socials and lunches

Professional development plans

Home office allowance £200

Free nights out in London venues

Wellbeing coaching sessions

Résumé du poste

Hire Space is seeking a Venue Business Development Manager to drive growth by selling marketing and business intelligence packages to UK hotels and venues. You will onboard new venues, nurture existing relationships, and collaborate with the Venue Account Management team to ensure clients leverage the marketing services offered.

You will network extensively, pitch to decision-makers, and craft tailored solutions that boost visibility and bookings on the Hire Space platform.

Qualifications

• Have a proven track record in B2B sales, particularly in the hospitality or events sectors.
• Experience creating and implementing successful sales strategies to approach and engage new venues.
• Confident in pitching marketing packages and demonstrating the value they bring to venues in increasing visibility and bookings.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions in a compelling way.
• Experience managing high-value accounts and can ensure clients are fully leveraging the marketing services offered.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building within the events industry.
• Proactive, a self-starter, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.
• Thrive in a target-driven environment and are motivated by meeting and exceeding ambitious sales goals.

Responsabilités

• Drive growth by selling marketing and business intelligence packages to UK hotels and venues.
• Identify and engage potential venue partners, building lasting relationships.
• Onboard new venues and collaborate with the Venue Account Management team.
• Pitch marketing packages to decision-makers, demonstrating value and ROI.
• Manage high-value accounts to ensure clients fully utilize Hire Space’s marketing services.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to exceed targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Network extensively and bring industry insights to refine marketing offerings.

Connaissances

B2B sales

hospitality/events

sales strategy

pitching

communication

account management

networking

self-motivation

target-driven

Description du poste

Overview

Venue Business Development Manager | OTE £60k pa | Uncapped commission | Permanent | Hybrid/London | Medical cash plans, enhanced pension contributions + more great benefits!

The role

As a Venue Business Development Manager, you will be a key player in driving Hire Space's growth by selling our Prime and Core marketing packages to venues across the UK and beyond. These packages are designed to boost visibility and attract more bookings for venues, positioning them at the forefront of the event planning industry. You will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential venue partners, creating the building blocks of lasting relationships, and ensuring Hire Space remains the go-to platform for venue marketing and bookings. In collaboration with the Venue Account Management team, you'll focus on onboarding new venues, nurturing existing relationships, and ensuring that our marketing offerings meet the evolving needs of the venue market. Your role will involve extensive networking, pitching, and working closely with venue decision-makers to create tailored marketing solutions that drive venue success on the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive growth by selling marketing and business intelligence packages to UK hotels and venues.
• Identify and engage potential venue partners, building lasting relationships.
• Onboard new venues and collaborate with the Venue Account Management team.
• Pitch marketing packages to decision-makers, demonstrating value and ROI.
• Manage high-value accounts to ensure clients fully utilize Hire Space’s marketing services.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to exceed targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Network extensively and bring industry insights to refine marketing offerings.

You should apply if you:

• Have a proven track record in B2B sales, particularly in the hospitality or events sectors.
• Are experienced in creating and implementing successful sales strategies to approach and engage new venues.
• Are confident in pitching marketing packages and demonstrating the value they bring to venues in increasing visibility and bookings.
• Have strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions in a compelling way.
• Are comfortable managing high-value accounts and can ensure clients are fully leveraging the marketing services offered by Hire Space.
• Excel at networking and have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the events industry.
• Are proactive, a self-starter, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.
• Thrive in a target-driven environment and are motivated by meeting and exceeding ambitious sales goals.

It would be a bonus if you:

• Have existing relationships within the venue or events industry that can be leveraged for business development.
• Have experience with digital marketing solutions or selling marketing services.
• Are familiar with industry trends and can bring insights that will help refine Hire Space’s marketing packages to better meet venue needs.
• Have a passion for the events industry and understand the unique challenges faced by venues.

What's on offer:

• OTE £60k Salary (inc uncapped commission - highest performers can earn more)
• £36k starting base salary
• Monthly uncapped commission
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Level 3 Medicash Health Plan, with access to Phio and mProve yourself.
• 4 weeks Company Paid Sick Leave
• Mental Health Leave
• 32 days holiday allowance with additional for long service, inc Christmas shutdown!
• 3pm Friday finishes during BST, average working hours of 36 per week over the year
• Tech and Cycle Schemes
• Access to the wellbeing Platform Juno where you're able to use your points for various great wellbeing perks!
• Exceptional maternity and paternity benefits
• Regular team socials and monthly team lunches
• Bespoke professional development plans with growth opportunities
• £200 Home office spending allowance
• Regular free nights out in London's most exciting venues
• Access to free Independent wellbeing coaching and therapy sessions as part of our Mental Health initiatives

Logistics

This is a hybrid/in-person role. You will be required to work from our Central London office location or on client site visits flexibly3 days per week, and this allocation may change over time. You should always be somewhere that operates on UK time. Our client base is predominantly in London and it is important that you are able to visit venues, clients and attend our away days in-person. You can usually expect to be in London on 3 days per week, managing your own diary as appropriate.