Event Sales Manager

Event Sales Manager

Final date to receive applications: 13 July 2026

Department: Venue Hire

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Head of Commercial Sales

Compensation: £34,500 - £36,500 / year

We are looking for people to join our fantastic team at Somerset House Trust. As the home of cultural innovators, the Trust connects creativity and the arts with the broader society.

Somerset House pursues a ‘Step Inside, Think Outside’ spirit and is born from the creative community we nurture – the experience and perspectives we host across background, age, race, and stage, and the intersections and crossovers we encourage.

We are looking for an experienced Event Sales Manager to join our Venue Hire team within the Commercial Department. This role is responsible for driving commercial hire revenue by managing incoming enquiries, developing client relationships, and proactively converting sales opportunities.

Somerset House offers 12 versatile, blank‑canvas event spaces—both indoor and outdoor—capable of hosting events of all scales, from intimate gatherings of 10 to large‑scale productions of up to 3,500 guests. Our Sales team oversees all commercial hires across the site, spanning drinks receptions, Christmas parties, fashion shows, brand activations, film shoots, and more.

We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings strong commercial acumen, and has proven sales experience within the events sector. You will be confident working independently while also being an integral part of a collaborative, high‑performing team, with a genuine passion for creating exceptional event experiences.

• Manage reactive enquiries across all types of events, including corporate and commercial events, private hire, filming, and photography
• Manage a high volume of daily enquiries via phone and email, ensuring timely and professional responses to secure commercial bookings to meet annual revenue targets and departmental budget
• Conduct site visits with clients, agencies, and suppliers, supporting both reactive and proactive sales activity
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business and long‑term retention, produce repeat business reports and provide insights to inform sales strategy
• Develop and maintain relationships with key agencies and accredited suppliers to generate new event enquiries
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout the sale process while balancing client needs with the operational constraints of a historic venue
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from sale to event planning and delivery
• Plan and deliver contracted exclusive skate session

• Act as the sales lead with accredited furniture, entertainment and graphics suppliers
• Deliver supplier induction tours and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Collaborate with all furniture, entertainment and graphics accredited partners on marketing initiatives, including content creation and case studies
• Support with the supplier tender process across your designated categories, including contributing to annual KPI reviews and performance evaluations
• Identify and develop joint promotional opportunities to drive revenue growth

• Lead the development, implementation, and sales delivery of seasonal and commercial products, including summer packages, conferences, screening room packages and New Years Eve.
• Represent the venue at trade shows, networking events, and client cultivation activities
• As part of the sales team, support with proactive sales outreach, including meetings, presentations, networking, and business development events
• Work closely with the Senior Sales Manager to promote the venue offer and drive new business opportunities to Somerset House
• Work with the other Event Sales Manager to oversee the booking of event photography and videography of approved events, ensuring high‑quality content capture for marketing and promotional use
• Liaise with an external social media agency to support with the implementation and…