Sales and Events Manager - High Volume Venue - London - Up to £45,000 + Bonus and Benefits

The Company: Urban Pubs & Bars

With a portfolio of over 40 eclectic properties across London, Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Sales and Events Manager with charm and charisma to join our fast-growing London based group of venues.  

Ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night, awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards and just recently winning the '2023 Best Managed Pub Company' at the Publican Awards.

Our teams play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic mix of unique establishments all with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food, awesome service and an experience not to be forgotten.

The Brand: Bat & Ball

What's it all about: 

• Maximise pre-booked sales for the venue(s), working to predetermined targets
• Drive corporate and consumer bookings and events
• Build, maintain and grow a relevant client database
• Liaise with Marketing on in-house events, activations and other marketing activity
• Sales and activity reporting on KPI’s and pre-booked sales performance
• Pro-actively generate new business, driving pre-booked sales and events
• Build strong local, 3rd party and corporate relationships to drive repeat business
• Plan and deliver site visits, FAM trips and showcases to drive brand awareness
• Attend relevant networking events, exhibitions and events to create brand exposure and make new connections
• Create and execute sales & event plans in line with personal and company targets

What we looking for:

• A proactive self starter
• Previous experience in a sales & events position within the hospitality industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in venue sales & events
• Great communication skills – verbal and written
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint  
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working with a CRM and/or booking system (ideally Access Collins)

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £45k p/a
• A competitive bonus and commission scheme
  
• Work remotely across different sites
• Training and development
  
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular mentoring from the Head of Sales
  
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
  
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless
  
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
  
• 28 days holiday 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme up to £1,000 per person
  
• Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
  
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
  
• Cycle to work scheme

Sales and Events Manager - High Volume Venue - London - Up to £45,000 + Bonus and Benefits

The Company: Urban Pubs & Bars

With a portfolio of over 40 eclectic properties across London, Urban Pubs, Bars and Restaurants have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Sales and Events Manager with charm and charisma to join our fast-growing London based group of venues.  

Ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night, awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards and just recently winning the '2023 Best Managed Pub Company' at the Publican Awards.

Our teams play a pivotal role in creating an eclectic mix of unique establishments all with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food, awesome service and an experience not to be forgotten.

The Brand: Bat & Ball

What's it all about: 

• Maximise pre-booked sales for the venue(s), working to predetermined targets
• Drive corporate and consumer bookings and events
• Build, maintain and grow a relevant client database
• Liaise with Marketing on in-house events, activations and other marketing activity
• Sales and activity reporting on KPI’s and pre-booked sales performance
• Pro-actively generate new business, driving pre-booked sales and events
• Build strong local, 3rd party and corporate relationships to drive repeat business
• Plan and deliver site visits, FAM trips and showcases to drive brand awareness
• Attend relevant networking events, exhibitions and events to create brand exposure and make new connections
• Create and execute sales & event plans in line with personal and company targets

What we looking for:

• A proactive self starter
• Previous experience in a sales & events position within the hospitality industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in venue sales & events
• Great communication skills – verbal and written
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint  
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working with a CRM and/or booking system (ideally Access Collins)

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £45k p/a
• A competitive bonus and commission scheme
  
• Work remotely across different sites
• Training and development
  
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular mentoring from the Head of Sales
  
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
  
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – take ownership and Be Fearless
  
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
  
• 28 days holiday 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme up to £1,000 per person
  
• Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
  
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
  
• Cycle to work scheme