Sales & Events Manager
At Market Halls, we bring next-level street food, big bar energy and a vibrant atmosphere together under one roof, creating a festival of food, drinks and good times for everyone. We’re a welcoming space where people feel comfortable, connect through shared experiences and enjoy an atmosphere that feels alive, engaging and full of energy. We stand for quality, with high standards across food, drink and guest experience. We’re collaborative in how we work, building strong partnerships across our teams and with our traders, and we’re a responsible business that cares about our people, our communities, and the environment.
We’re now looking for a Sales & Events Manager to join the Paddington team and drive bookings, build relationships and deliver standout guest experiences from first enquiry through to post-event follow-up. This role is based in London and reports day-to-day to the General Manager, with strategic direction from the Sales & Marketing Director.
What you’ll be doing
As Sales & Events Manager, you’ll own the venue’s sales pipeline and events delivery, turning enquiries into profitable bookings and repeat business. You’ll be responsible for corporate bookings, private hire, group bookings and events, making sure every opportunity is managed with pace, warmth and attention to detail.
You’ll:
- Own and manage inbound and proactive sales enquiries
- Build tailored proposals that maximise conversion and protect margin
- Develop relationships with key bookers, local businesses, agencies and community partners
- Proactively generate new leads through outreach, networking and local market activity
- Plan events end-to-end, from requirements capture and logistics through to handover
- Work closely with Operations, Marketing and our street food traders to ensure every event runs smoothly
- Lead post-event follow-up to drive reviews, referrals and repeat bookings
- Keep CRM data accurate and up to date in Collins, with clear forecasting and pipeline management
- Help create commercial initiatives that drive bookings during quieter trading periods
- Act as a visible ambassador for Market Halls in the local market.
As our new Sales & Events Manager you will receive:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive bonus scheme
- 28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Private health insurance through Vitality after probation
- Free food and drink when working in head office or sites
- Personal development plans and apprenticeship programmes.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is commercially sharp, highly organised and brilliant with people. You’ll be confident managing a pipeline, building relationships through proactive business development and passionate about bringing events to life.
You’ll likely have:
Experience in sales, events, hospitality or venue bookings
- A strong track record of driving revenue and converting enquiries into confirmed business
- Confidence building proposals, presenting pricing and spotting upsell opportunities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Great organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities at once
- A proactive, hands-on approach to business development and networking
- Experience using a CRM system and maintaining accurate sales data
- A collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for guest experience.
Market Halls is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.