Special events manager Work, Jobs in Old Trafford, Gtm (with Salaries)

Senior Sales Manager - Special Events
Oak View Group —Manchester
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Premium F&B Manager
Eastlands Venue Services Limited —Manchester
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Development Manager
Buxton Opera House —Buxton
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- CRM software
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
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3d
Meeting & Event Operations Manager
Village Hotels - Cheadle —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
RISE Adviser - North West - Secondary adviser
Department for Education —Manchester
- £600 a day
- Part-time
- English
- Maths
- Presentation skills
10d
Resilience and Security Manager
TfGM —Manchester
- £50,532 - £56,195 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
19h
Foodhall Department Manager
Bents Garden & Home —Glazebury
- £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Conference Organiser
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Fundraising
Action For Humanity —Salford
- Up to £55,797 a year
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
Meetings and Events Operations Manager
FAIRMONT —Knutsford
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Hotel
Quick apply
Conference and Events Sales Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport —Manchester
- £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Meetings and Events Sales Office Manager
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly —Manchester
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Lead Customer Experience Manager
Sainsbury's —Manchester
- £32,700 a year
- Management
- Leadership
- Employee discount
10d
General Manager
Urbanbubble —Manchester
- £53,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Driving
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
5d
Training Manager - Drainage
MetroRod Ltd —Macclesfield
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Bar Manager
Sante Didsbury —Manchester
- From £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Bar Manager | Premium Cocktail & Events Venue
ADG Leisure Ltd (Lock 91) —Manchester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Quick apply
1d
Work-based placements
HSR Psychology —Salford
- Full-time
- Psychology
- Organisational skills
- IT
Library and Digital Advisor
Trafford Council —Trafford
- £2,259.91 - £4,269.82 a month
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
RISE Adviser - North West - Early years and primary adviser
Department for Education —Manchester
- £600 a day
- Part-time
- English
- Maths
- Presentation skills
10d

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Senior Sales Manager - Special Events

Oak View Group -
Manchester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£45,000 - £50,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Hospitality
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

About the Venue:

Co-op Live is redefining the industry, attracting world-class artists and renowned events while setting new standards in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, and food and beverage. We don’t just host events; we create unforgettable live experiences for up to 23,500 fans every night, having proudly hosted the BRIT Awards, MOBO Awards, and the forthcoming NBA in-season game among a globally celebrated programme.

Powered by a leading team of professionals passionate about music and live entertainment, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences before, during, and after every event - meeting and exceeding best-in-class standard for fans, artists, and partners, our local community and planet.

Collaboration is at the heart of all we do, with strong partnerships, including with our naming rights partner Co-op, helping us bring our shared vision to life. As the flagship UK venue for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live represents an exciting new era for live entertainment in Europe and beyond, standing proudly within a globally recognised portfolio of world-class venues.

Role Purpose:

At Co-op Live, we’re redefining what an arena can be - a world-class destination for live music, culture, and extraordinary events. We’re looking for a Senior Sales Manager - Special Events to drive revenue, build standout client relationships, and help position us as the venue of choice for premium corporate and private events.

Responsibilities:

This is more than a sales role, it’s your chance to shape the future of events in Manchester and beyond.

You’ll be at the forefront of selling a dynamic portfolio of spaces across the arena, from exclusive lounges to full-scale venue hires, creating bespoke, experience-led events that clients won’t find anywhere else.

As a Senior Sales Manager at Co-op Live, you will be responsible for:

Winning new business – identifying and securing high-value corporate, agency, and private event opportunities
Driving revenue – meeting and exceeding ambitious sales targets across a unique, premium venue
Building powerful relationships – becoming a trusted partner to clients, brands, and agencies
Creating unforgettable experiences – delivering tailored proposals that bring client visions to life
Leading innovation – helping shape event packages, pricing strategies, and market positioning
Owning the sales journey – from initial enquiry through to contract and post-event follow-up
Keeping ahead of the curve – staying plugged into industry trends and opportunities

What Co-op Live will give to you!

Alongside the benefit of working with an team of talented people, we want to help you get the best out of your work and have a work life balance.

Provide you with development opportunities and regular one to ones
Set you up to succeed in your role
Your wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds, we understand the importance of balancing work and personal commitments
This is a onsite role, it’s really important we work together to mobilise the biggest music and live entertainment arena in the UK

Salary: Up to £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience + Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Employer pension scheme
Private Health Care scheme – Vitality
Life Assurance
Eyecare vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced family friendly benefits
Office fruit & snacks
Team social events

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

What we’re looking for

You'll be a commercially driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment with -

Proven success in venue or events sales (ideally large-scale or premium environments)
A strong track record of exceeding revenue targets
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and high-profile clients
A proactive, target-driven mindset with attention to detail
A passion for live events, experiences, and innovation

Bonus points if you know the Manchester events scene or have worked with arenas/stadiums.

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work:

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

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