Group and Events Sales Manager

Job Ref: NOB2621 Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Location: London Portman Square, West London Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary plus service charge, incentive bonus and benefits Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 hours per week Posted date: 07/05/2026 Closing date: 09/06/2026

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As a Group & Events Sales Manager, you will play a key reactive sales role in converting group and event enquiries into memorable experiences at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square. Working closely with clients from initial enquiry through to event delivery, you will combine commercial awareness, organisation and genuine hospitality to ensure every event reflects the quality and creativity of the Nobu brand.
This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who enjoys building relationships, driving revenue and creating seamless guest experiences within a luxury hotel environment.
You will Manage group and event enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses
Build strong relationships with clients and convert enquiries into confirmed business
Conduct show rounds and client meetings showcasing the hotels event spaces and offerings
Negotiate contracts, packages and event details to maximise revenue opportunities
Maintain accurate forecasts, reports and Business on the Books updates
Create detailed function sheets and BEOs for operational teams
Work closely with operations, kitchen and events teams to ensure seamless event delivery
Support event planning from enquiry through to execution and post event follow up
Supervise and support junior team members when required
Identify opportunities to enhance service, event quality and guest satisfaction
Maintain strong knowledge of the hotels food, beverage and events offerings
Demonstrate a proactive and commercially focused approach to work
Embody Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro in every interaction
What Were Looking For You bring experience within groups, events or hotel sales, ideally within a luxury hotel environment. Organised, commercially minded and guest focused, you are confident managing multiple enquiries while building strong client relationships. With excellent communication and coordination skills, you enjoy creating memorable experiences and thrive in a fast paced environment where attention to detail matters.
Benefits of Joining Our Team £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
Two hotel wide social events each year including our Employee Awards Night
Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties worldwide
Discounted Pilates classes and wellness treatments
Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider Nobu portfolio
Innovative learning and development opportunities
Exciting wellness and volunteering initiatives
Up to 33 holiday days through length of service
Life Assurance Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounts on all food and beverage
Free meals while on duty
Nobu Hotels effortlessly blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition into the concept of a lifestyle hotel. Filled with cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels provides remarkable hospitable service and an unparalleled experience like nothing before. Helming from world renowned
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept is a remarkable conjunction of exquisite cuisine, innovation and creativity.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 243 guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting spaces beautifully conceptualised by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects.
We are looking for great people that embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family & Crafted. xwzovoh
You will share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.