Event Sales Manager

Event Sales Manager

South UK (covering Chichester, Guildford, Weybridge \& Brighton)

35,000 per annum \+ performance\-related bonus

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (with occasional evening and weekend attendance at industry events)

28 days including bank holidays

Ready to take your event sales career to the next level?

Are you an experienced Event Sales professional who thrives on winning new business, building long\-term client relationships and delivering exceptional customer experiences?

Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport?

If you're commercially driven, passionate about hospitality and enjoy working across a portfolio of exciting venues, we'd love to hear from you.

About Seasoned Venues

Seasoned Venues is a collection of distinctive venues across the UK, delivering exceptional experiences for conferences, corporate events, exhibitions, private celebrations and special occasions.

Our reputation is built on outstanding customer service, unique venue spaces and a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable events. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an ambitious Event Sales Manager to drive sales across our Southern venue portfolio.

The Role

As Event Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for growing revenue across our Southern venues by generating new business, converting enquiries into confirmed bookings and developing lasting client relationships.

You'll manage the entire sales journey from initial enquiry through to handover with operational teams, ensuring every client receives an outstanding experience while helping maximise venue occupancy and revenue.

This role combines business development, account management and relationship building, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both winning new clients and nurturing existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business across corporate, agency, charity, association and private event markets.


• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through networking, prospecting and referrals.


• Attend networking events, exhibitions and client meetings to promote our venues.


• Manage incoming enquiries and guide clients through the booking process.


• Prepare proposals, quotations and contracts tailored to client requirements.


• Negotiate commercial terms and maximise booking conversions.


• Deliver venue presentations and client show rounds.


• Build strong relationships that encourage repeat business.


• Work closely with venue and operational teams to ensure seamless event delivery.


• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and activity reports.


• Identify opportunities to upsell services and maximise revenue.

About You

• You'll already have experience within event sales, venue sales, hospitality sales or business development and enjoy working in a fast\-paced, customer\-focused environment.

Essential

• Proven experience in event, venue or hospitality sales.


• Demonstrable success in achieving sales targets.


• Experience managing the full sales cycle from enquiry to confirmed booking.


• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.


• Strong commercial awareness.


• Experience using CRM systems.


• Self\-motivated with the ability to work independently.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South.

Desirable

• Experience within conference, catering or venue management.


• Existing contacts within the events or hospitality industry.


• Knowledge of corporate, agency and association event markets.


• Experience working across multiple venues.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Driven by achieving results.


• Passionate about hospitality and events.


• Confident building relationships at every level.


• Organised with excellent attention to detail.


• Proactive, resilient and solutions\-focused.


• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across multiple venues.

What You'll Receive

• £35,000 basic salary.


• Performance\-related bonus.


• Company travel support.


• Opportunity to work across an exciting portfolio of unique venues.


• Career progression within a growing business.


• Supportive and collaborative team culture.


• Employee benefits and hospitality discounts.

Seasoned Venues is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed.

If you're ready to build an exciting career with a growing venue group and play a key role in delivering unforgettable events, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Pay: £35,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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