The Event Academy
New Business Manager - Events Venue
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Sector: Events Venue
Title of role: New Business Manager
Reporting to: Head of Sales
Salary on offer: £45,000 - £60,000 OTE
Location: London
WFH/ Office/ Remote: Onsite, full-time at the venue
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Application Deadline: Friday 31 July 2026
An award-winning events venue is seeking an ambitious and commercially driven New Business Manager to join its sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a passion for the events industry to play a key role in driving new business growth.
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You'll be responsible for:
- Identifying and winning new corporate clients
- Developing relationships with leading event agencies
- Building a strong pipeline of opportunities through proactive business development
Working closely with the Head of Sales, you'll:
- Represent the venue at industry events
- Identify new revenue streams
- Help shape the venue's ongoing sales strategy
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The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of two years' experience in hotel, venue, or events sales
- A proven track record of securing new business and exceeding sales targets
This role would suit a confident, self-motivated individual who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and delivering exceptional commercial results within the events sector.
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