Southbank Centre
Commercial Events Sales Executive
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Application Deadline: 4 October 2026
Department: Commercial Events
Location: Southbank, London
Compensation: £33,800 - £37,800 / year
Description
We are currently looking for a Commercial Events Sales Executive to join our Commercial Events 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.
This is a sales role and ideal starting point into the world of commercial events at Southbank Centre; understanding the role commercial activity plays within Southbank Centre and an opportunity to progress and develop your sales skills.
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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the venue hire enquiry inbox ensuring a same-day response, including distributing email enquiries to other members of the team and organisation as appropriate.
- Convert enquiries to confirmed business as well as proactively drive forward revenue and contribute to achieving the yearly sales target.
- Develop long-term, collaborative partnerships with key clients where a mutually beneficial relationship can support the aims of the Southbank Centre.
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Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable sales experience and customer service skills in a similar sector, field, or venue.
- An understanding of selling an artistic venue as a commercial space.
- Able to build strong relationships with both our internal and external stakeholders.
- Has a positive, proactive attitude and a methodical approach with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates 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 minimum 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
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