Event Sales Manager

ABOUT US:

Ministry Venues is a B2B corporate events company offering full end to end event management. Currently operating within our two Central London venues we are opening our third venue in 2024. We host over 600 corporate events and 900 meetings a year across our portfolio of spaces, serviced by our experienced in-house event management team.

The entrepreneurial creative spirit of our founders is ever present in the company today, we remain true to our ethos of disrupting the norm, keeping quality at the heart of everything we do, helping businesses to be bold and collaborative. We work with the world’s leading brands, creative businesses and event production companies to produce events across all our spaces.

Attention to detail and a focus on excellence ensures we are an award-winning team.

THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in the company's success.

You will be responsible for generating revenue and driving our business growth to new heights and be the first point of contact for potential clients, providing unrivalled service by developing and executing their vision from start to finish.

You will be required to maintain strong relationships with our extensive client base while leading and guiding the Sales Executives to achieve their targets - mentoring, supporting and inspiring them to perform at their best.

You will be a team player working alongside the events team, but also be happy to work alone, managing your own time effectively and staying organised, especially during busy periods.

You will introduce new sales initiatives and strategies, with experience in targeting key demographics in London.

You will create weekly sales reports and be comfortable presenting them at all levels. You will represent the company at industry events and collaborate with other teams and suppliers to develop competitive pricing and event proposals.

You will be a strategic thinker, strong leader and an outstanding communicator, with a proven track record of converting sales within the events industry.

You will have good negotiation skills in both B2B and B2C account management. You must also have experience with a variety of events, such as weddings, conferences and receptions.

Ministry Venues is growing, and we are on an exhilarating journey. We are excited about the future, and you will need to be too.

You will need to be flexible to work evenings and weekends when required.

You will be naturally positive and happy to go “above and beyond” what is expected.

BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent range of benefits to support you as you grow with the company, and take part in achieving our collective mission.

FINANCIAL

Generous annual company bonus / commission scheme.

Season ticket loan.

Cycle to work scheme.

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.

Staff referral scheme: a bonus is paid for referring an employee to a vacant full-time position in the company.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Free access to our gym, fitness classes & wellness events.

Health Shield: a cashback scheme for a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments.

24/7 Counselling and Support Helpline.

Thrive Support app to help monitor your mental health and wellbeing.

Life Assurance Scheme.

Online Health Assessments.

PLEASANT ODDITIES

Dog-friendly office.

Free breakfast & lunch and a discount on additional food and drinks.

My Perks: an online rewards scheme with discounts for many popular retailers.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £50,000.00 per year