Head of Corporate Sales - Experiential Events

Head of Corporate Sales - Leading Experiential Events & Venues

£60,000 + Structured Commission + Annual Bonus | Onsite | Lifestyle & Wellness Perks

London SE1

We're seeking a commercially astute, people-driven Head of Corporate Sales to lead the sales strategy for one of London's most iconic venue brands. You'll drive premium B2B bookings, brand activations, private events, and corporate functions across world-renowned experiential spaces—places where music, culture, wellness, and creativity collide.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join an award-winning events team during an exciting phase of investment and expansion. You'll spearhead business development, lead a talented sales team, and grow revenues across two exceptional, culture-led venues in the heart of SE1.

What You'll Do

You will take full ownership of the corporate sales function—leading from the front while inspiring your team to achieve ambitious growth targets. Your responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching, and inspiring a proactive sales team
• Devising and executing a high-impact commercial strategy
• Generating new business from corporate, agency, and private sectors
• Responding creatively to bespoke client briefs and event inquiries
• Pitching, negotiating, and closing high-value event contracts with confidence
• Partnering closely with marketing on aligned campaign strategies
• Presenting insightful sales performance and forecasts to senior leadership
• Ensuring a seamless client journey from first contact to event delivery
• Upholding compliance and risk management standards across all contracts

This is a full-time, onsite role in London SE1, where you'll be immersed in a fast-paced, vibrant events environment. Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend attendance at major events is expected.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an inspirational sales leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent commercial instincts, and a passion for the events and hospitality industry. Candidates will likely have:

• At least 5 years' experience in event sales, venue hire, hospitality, or experiential marketing
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales and GP targets
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• An established network of corporate clients, agencies, and event decision-makers
• Outstanding negotiation, commercial, and relationship-building skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills with strong CRM proficiency (Event Temple/Salesforce)
• Ability to deliver creative event solutions to diverse client needs
• Confidence working with financials, KPIs, and business development strategies
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Experience in a creative, lifestyle-led, or culturally rich environment will be a strong advantage.

Why Join?

You'll step into a business defined by innovation, culture, and creativity—offering you the opportunity to make a real commercial impact. As Head of Corporate Sales, you'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, drive performance, and play a central role in the next chapter of growth.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive base salary (£60,000), structured commission, and annual bonus
• Membership to a private gym and wellness classes onsite
• Free breakfast, lunch, and hot drinks daily
• Your birthday off and dog-friendly offices
• Access to cultural events and Ministry club nights
• Financial wellbeing schemes: cycle to work, season ticket loan, life assurance
• 24/7 employee wellbeing support, unlimited GP access, and mental health resources

If you're a visionary sales leader ready to shape the future of London's most creative venue brand, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV quoting reference LX 3105208.