Commercial Events Sales Manager
Application Deadline: 24 June 2026
Department: Commercial Events
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Southbank, London
Compensation: £42,000 – £48,000 / year
Description
We are currently looking for a Commercial Events Sales Manager to join our Commercial team on a full time permanent contract.
The Commercial Events team manages all aspects of commercial venue hires across Southbank Centre as well as cultivation/fundraising & other internal events. We’re best known as the home of the BAFTAs, BFI Film Festival, many high‑profile film premieres and the graduation venue of choice for most of London’s top universities.
Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role’s responsibilities.
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The annual salary stated is based on the Full‑Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part‑time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.
Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the successful and efficient conversion of enquiries to confirmed and contracted business.
- Develop and execute a plan for sales activities including sales calls, presentations, tradeshows and market‑relevant activities.
- Develop long‑term, collaborative partnerships with key clients where a mutually beneficial relationship can support the aims of the Southbank Centre.
- Liaise with other departments to maximise the income‑generating opportunities for Southbank Centre in areas including events, sponsorship and membership.
- Develop a range of marketing tools to maximise hires across site, including ensuring web pages are up‑to‑date and identifying advertising opportunities.
Skills & Experience
- Proven sales ability with a track record of securing and developing new income across multiple sites – clear understanding of the events industry and demonstration of transferable skills to this role.
- Experience marketing a multi‑site and multi‑event venue.
- Ability to work well and communicate with a wide range of people with tact and diplomacy, including Southbank Centre’s key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated keen interest in and appreciation of Southbank Centre and belief in its mission.
Benefits
As well as working at one of London’s most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:
- A minimum 5% pension contribution (up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model (4 days office, 1 day from home)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for SC events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga
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