Job Title Head of Sales and Events

Job Type Event Catering

Employer Type 5 star Event space

Location Canary Wharf

Job Description
Calling all sharky driven event sellers!

My client is a multifaceted international company with headquarters in London who create, develop, own and operate a diverse portfolio of spaces, events and experiences. They are looking for a sharky seller - a real go getter who would fit into a fast paced tech savvy laid back cool events company....you really do need to a high energy person and a radiator not a drainer of!

They believe in redefining spaces and how people experience music, art, culture and recreation by breaking down the traditional barriers. Their history and heritage is deeply rooted in music, building a portfolio of 20 global festivals before selling the portfolio in 2019 to focus on growing portfolio of spaces that includes Printworks London, Depot Mayfield Manchester, The Beams London, Exhibition London and Magazine London.

Collectively they strive to push boundaries and disrupt the cultural landscape by combining big thinking, bold ideas and commercial intelligence to produce spaces and experiences for discerning audiences in inspiring locations.

Your team:

Your team are made up of people who are passionate and dedicated to creating incredible spaces for people to enjoy with a lasting impact. They are a tight knit team full of supportive, talented people who are constantly pushing forward to their next new venue or project.

What I am looking for:

I am looking for an exceptional leader to plan and deliver my client’s sales strategy in collaboration with the Head of Spaces.

This person will contribute to and execute strategies for growth across their venues. You will be accountable for venue activations, sales and line management of the senior sales team members.

What you’ll be accountable and responsible for:

Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations, & The Team

You’ll need to have:

A proven track record of contributing and executing sales strategies for complex, multifaceted venues, in a leadership role.
Previous experience of managing, influencing and inspiring teams across venues that consist of sales and operations professionals.
At least 5 years of experience working within an event venue sales team or similar.
Can demonstrate commerciality through experience of selling profitably, sales negotiations, maximising sales, achieving Demonstrable knowledge of the local venue market and key venue finding agents.
Experience of producing, managing and delivering a venue budget, P+Ls and financial reports in conjunction with finance teams.
Strong understanding of how to intelligently collaborate with marketing, brand and venue leaders to deliver evidence based marketing strategies.
Ability to set, manage and monitor targets and KPIs for teams of sales management professionals.
Ability to successfully manage multiple venue projects simultaneously through effective prioritisation and multi-tasking.
Exceptional commercial acumen demonstrated through the alignment of business mission, strategies and objectives.
An open, honest communication style.
Endless positivity, and a proactive approach to your work.
Excellent communication skills - you need to be great at communication to a wide range of people.
Proficient in the use of Mac computers, G-Suite and Microsoft Office packages.
Nice to have:

Proficient in the use of Salesforce or other similar CRM software.

Salary £50,000 plus 20% bonus

Reference JM CW EVT

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