Sales Manager – Seasoned Events
The Mermaid Puddle Dock Blackfriars London EC4V 3DB United Kingdom
£45,000 per annum
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
Are you a motivated sales professional looking to take the next step in your hospitality and events career? Then Seasoned, the award - winning caterer with over 30 years' experience in the industry has the role for you.
We’re Seasoned – an amazingly dynamic team of highly motivated, bright, talented people whose sole focus is on creating extraordinary smile-inducing food and drink experiences. We are café, hospitality, event management, and fine dining experts providing the freshest, seasonal, sustainable, ethical, and local ingredients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and driven Sales Manager to join the team at The Mermaid London, one of London’s leading independent conference, events, and hospitality venues.
Located in the heart of the City, The Mermaid London is renowned for delivering exceptional corporate events, conferences, award ceremonies, exhibitions, and private functions within a dynamic and versatile venue space. We are now looking for an experienced sales professional who is passionate about hospitality, relationship management, and driving revenue growth.
The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and maximising venue sales across a diverse event portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively generating new business across corporate, agency, and private event markets
- Managing and converting incoming enquiries to achieve revenue targets
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, agencies, and industry partners
- Conducting venue show rounds and presenting tailored event solutions
- Negotiating contracts and preparing client proposals
- Working closely with operations and event delivery teams to ensure exceptional client experiences
- Attending networking events, exhibitions, and industry showcases
- Identifying market trends and contributing to sales strategy development
- Maintaining accurate records within CRM and sales systems
About You
- Previous sales management experience within venues, hospitality, or events
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
- Strong understanding of the London events and corporate hospitality market
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Commercially driven with strong business development ability
- Confident, proactive, and highly organised
- Ability to build lasting client relationships
- Experience working with agencies and corporate clients is advantageous
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work within one of London’s most established event venues
- Dynamic and collaborative team environment
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile events and prestigious clients
- Competitive salary, commission structure, and benefits package
Seasoned Venues are equal opportunities employers; we value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re looking to progress your career as our Sales Manager, please apply via the button shown.
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
