via indeed · 12 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Commercial Events Sales Manager

Southbank Centre
London Full-time
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Description

We are currently looking for a Commercial Events Sales Manager to join our Commercial team on a full time permanent contract.

The Commercial Events team manages all aspects of commercial venue hires across Southbank Centre as well as cultivation/fundraising \& other internal events. We're best known as the home of the BAFTAs, BFI Film Festival, many high profile film premieres and the graduation venue of choice for most of London’s top Universities.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

If you are viewing on a job board, please paste the following URL into your browser to find the original advert: careers.southbankcentre.co.uk

The annual salary stated is based on the Full\-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part\-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

*The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.*

We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.### Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the successful and efficient conversion of enquiries to confirmed and contracted business.

  • Develop and execute a plan for sales activates including sales calls, presentations, tradeshows and market relevant activates.

  • Develop long term, collaborative partnerships with key clients where a mutually beneficial relationship can support the aims of the Southbank Centre.

  • Liaise with other departments to maximise the income generating opportunities for Southbank Centre in areas including events, sponsorship and membership.

  • Develop a range of marketing tools to maximise hires across site, including ensuring web pages are up\-to\-date and identifying advertising opportunities.

Skills \& Experience


  • Proven sales ability with a track record of securing and developing new income across multiple sites \- Has a clear understanding of the events industry and can demonstrate transferable skills to this role.

  • Has experience marketing a multi\-site and multi\-event venue.

  • Is able to work well and communicate with a wide range of people with tact and diplomacy, including Southbank Centre’s key stakeholders.

  • Can demonstrate a keen interest in and appreciation of Southbank Centre and a belief in its mission.

Benefits

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

  • A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment

  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

  • Hybrid working model (4 days office working, 1 day from home)

  • Enhanced sick pay

  • Enhanced family leave benefits

  • Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors

  • Staff ticket offers for SC events

  • Free entry to Hayward Gallery

  • Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations

  • Free staff yoga

About Southbank Centre

We’re the UK’s largest centre for the arts, and a charity that is proud to bring millions of people together on London’s South Bank. Our mission is to make a difference to the lives of artists, audiences and communities through the variety of our programming and spaces. We look after an 11\-acre site, which includes the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room, and the Hayward Gallery.

If this role appeals to you, and you want to work with us to make the Southbank Centre the world’s most exciting centre for the arts, we would love to hear from you. We know that experience can look different for everyone, and encourage you to share your relevant skills with us whether they are from within the Arts or gained in other sectors.

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