Corporate and Special Events Sales Manager
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Corporate and Special Events Sales Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, Wolverhampton
- Salary: £35,000-40,000 a year plus commission and benefits
- Appointment Type: Permanent
- Working Pattern: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday (hybrid - 4 days office, 1 day home)
- Closing Date: 17 May 2026
About the Role
Are you looking to experience the extraordinary and help create unforgettable live moments? Want to work for a venue recognised as one of *The Sunday Times Best Places to Work*? The University of Wolverhampton at The Halls is looking for a Corporate & Special Event Sales Manager to support the growth of its corporate and special events portfolio. This role focuses on building commercial opportunities, developing client relationships and positioning the venue as a destination of choice for corporate events in the West Midlands.
What You'll Do
- Event sales & client management: Manage venue hire enquiries, client communication, proposals and contracts from enquiry through to confirmation; coordinate site visits and ensure a smooth experience for clients.
- Proactive sales & business development: Identify and pursue new corporate and special event opportunities through outreach and networking; build strong relationships with agencies, organisations and businesses to generate repeat and referral business.
- Venue positioning & market development: Support the venue's profile within the corporate events market through targeted sales activity; carry out market awareness and competitor research to identify growth opportunities.
- Marketing & sales activity: Work with marketing colleagues on campaigns, sales tools and promotional materials; contribute to initiatives that increase awareness of the venue for corporate and private events.
- Reporting & commercial performance: Track and report on sales activity, pipeline progress and performance against targets; support forecasting, pricing discussions and financial planning to ensure event profitability.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑profile venue or events environment
- Background in sales, business development or commercial event delivery
- Confidence working with budgets, forecasting and cost control
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Comfortable presenting ideas and discussing event solutions with clients and stakeholders
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work
Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all perspectives. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always! Find out why our employees love working here: Life at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Benefits include: Financial wellbeing hub, Cashplan - Medicash, Employee assistance programme, Ticket offers, Life assurance, Tenant, shopping & partner discounts, Enhanced Parental Leave, Long term illness policy, Work wise policy, Wellbeing and lifestyle support, Long service perks.
How to Apply
Click or contact recruiter Amy Wilde at [contact hidden].