Our client is seeking a driven and experienced salesperson to join their team, focusing on selling premium hospitality experiences across six flagship events within their Arts & Entertainment and Tennis portfolio.

Permanent | West London (4 days per week in office)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)

The client's Hospitality Department delivers exceptional experiences and generates revenue across some of London's most iconic events. Spanning music, sport, culinary, and festive experiences, the team curates unforgettable moments for a diverse audience.

Current portfolio includes:

Summer: Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, Taste of London, Hampton Court Palace Festival, Blenheim Palace Festival
Winter: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Glide at Battersea Power Station
Year-round: Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station

This is a 360° sales role involving lead generation, proactive selling, account management, and on-site delivery of hospitality. From Michelin-star dining at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic to bespoke Christmas party packages at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland - no two days are the same.

The Ideal Candidate Will

Have a genuine passion for live events and hospitality sales
Bring 1-3 years of proven sales experience, ideally in events, hospitality, or a related industry
Thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
Be confident managing the full sales cycle and building long-term client relationships

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing team delivering some of the UK's most loved events.

Key Responsibilities

Drive revenue growth to achieve and exceed sales targets
Maintain high activity levels (40+ dials and 5+ effective calls per day)
Source and convert new business opportunities
Manage and update the sales database and key client records
Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies and identify new opportunities
Report on sales performance, pipeline, and forecasting
Support event development through industry insight and creative ideas
Translate marketing strategies into sales opportunities
Prepare and distribute effective sales communications
Liaise with internal teams including marketing, operations, accounts, and PR
Represent the client confidently at meetings and networking events
Manage the re-booking process and build long-term relationships
Ensure process compliance and maintain event integrity
Deliver all work with precision, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
Implement a strong customer care programme to drive client satisfaction and loyalty

Key Results

Exceed personal and event sales targets
Provide timely, professional client communication and service
Contribute to team success and business growth
Deliver accurate forecasting and insightful reporting
Generate creative ideas to enhance event content and partnerships

Knowledge and Experience

Proven sales or event sales experience with strong results (1-3 years)
Confident telesales and account management skills
Experience in sales planning and forecasting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commercially aware, customer-focused, and results-driven
Proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient under pressure
Effective both independently and collaboratively

Working Details

Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: West London (4 days per week in office)
Occasional weekend and travel required for events such as Taste of London or Hampton Court Palace Festival

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.