Head of Sales & Events

Head of Sales & Events – Livery Venue (Maternity Cover)

Location: Central London

Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover (12 months)

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000

Hybrid working available: Yes

We are looking for a Head of Sales & Events to lead the commercial strategy for a prestigious livery venue in London. This maternity cover role includes managing a team of 4 and overseeing the sales and planning of exceptional events across corporate, private, and cultural sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the venue’s sales strategy to maximise bookings and revenue
• Lead, support, and develop a team of 4 sales and event professionals
• Manage the full event process — from initial enquiry through to planning and on-the-day meet & greet (however the operations department will manage the event on the day)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and suppliers
• Represent the venue at networking events, showcases, and industry forums
• Monitor sales performance, reporting on targets and pipeline

About You:

• Proven event sales experience, ideally in a heritage or unique venue
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills
• Excellent communication, client service, and organisational abilities
• Commercially driven with a creative approach to sales and marketing
• Ideally, knowledge of livery venues within London and their style of events

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