About The Venue
Bovingdons is an award‑winning caterer known for delivering high‑quality, creative food and bespoke event services across corporate and private events. 87 Barts is a premium, modern event space in the heart of the City, designed to host sophisticated corporate functions and private gatherings. With stylish interiors and high‑quality food and service, it offers a versatile setting for memorable events.
Role Purpose
We’re looking for an organised and relationship‑driven Sales and Events Manager to lead the end‑to‑end sales journey for 87 Barts Close, one of London’s most distinctive livery hall and event venues. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role suited to someone who thrives within a livery hall, event venue or catering sales environment, building strong relationships, delivering outstanding service and managing every detail with precision. From the first enquiry through to a seamless handover to operations, you will play a key role in creating exceptional client experiences and driving venue revenue.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing the full client journey from initial enquiry through to event handover, delivering a smooth and professional experience throughout
- Converting incoming enquiries into confirmed business through timely communication, accurate proposals and strong commercial awareness
- Conducting venue show rounds, client meetings and tastings, presenting tailored event solutions and recommendations
- Producing detailed event documentation including proposals, contracts and function sheets to support flawless event delivery
- Collaborating closely with operations and culinary teams to confirm logistics, menus and service expectations
- Building long‑term client relationships to support repeat business and revenue growth
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience within event sales, event planning or hospitality sales, ideally within a livery hall, event venue or catering environment which is essential
- A strong track record of managing multiple events and clients with professionalism and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Strong communication and presentation skills with a confident client‑facing approach
- A proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional events
Good to Know
Salary up to £40,000 per annum. This role is primarily based at Butchers’ Hall, 87 Bartholomew Close, London EC1A.
Working pattern: 3 days per week venue based, 1 day per week at Head Office in South West London, 1 day per week working from home. Due to the nature of the role, some evening and occasional weekend work will be required.
Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to support your development and wellbeing, including ongoing training and management development, regular food and drink tastings and meals on duty, discounts across our venues, access to employee recognition programmes and the opportunity to work with leading venues, bookers and clients. A 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme is also available to support you whenever needed.
Our Inclusion Commitments
Oak View Group is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.
Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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