Commercial Sales Manager - Corporate Events

North London | Prestigious Sports & Events Venue

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid Working

-40,000 base + Generous commission

The Opportunity

Stafforce are partnering with a prestigious sports and live events organisation to recruit a Commercial Sales Manager to drive corporate events and premium client partnerships.

This is a high-impact, client-facing commercial role for someone who thrives on winning new business, building relationships, and driving revenue growth within a premium events environment.

Our client is looking for a commercially driven sales professional with a strong hunter mentality, who is equally comfortable leading and motivating a small team of two sales representatives. This role offers excellent visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to represent a globally recognised venue.

You''ll be selling premium corporate event solutions and membership experiences to senior stakeholders and decision-makers across multiple sectors.

The Role

You''ll combine hands-on business development with team leadership, managing two experienced direct reports while maintaining your own strong personal sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Drive and deliver commercial sales targets across corporate events and premium experiences
* Generate new B2B business through outbound sales activity, networking, meetings, and presentations
* Build relationships with senior stakeholders and C-suite decision-makers using a consultative sales approach
* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to negotiation and close
* Identify and develop new corporate markets, partnerships, and event opportunities
* Represent the venue at industry events, networking functions, and corporate showcases
* Lead, coach, and support two direct reports to maximise team performance
* Increase revenue through cross-selling memberships and event packages
* Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and sales reporting
* Collaborate with internal teams to improve sales processes and customer experience
* Ensure all activity is accurately recorded on Salesforce CRM

What We''re Looking For

* Proven success within new business-focused B2B sales
* Experience selling premium, high-value, or corporate event solutions
* Strong commercial awareness with experience managing pipelines, targets, and revenue growth
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior level
* Comfortable working within a fast-paced, high-profile environment
* A proactive hunter mentality with a passion for networking and winning business

Leadership

* Experience coaching, mentoring, or managing team members
* A supportive leadership style that combines accountability with team engagement

Package & Benefits

* -40,000 base salary
* Competitive commission structure across multiple revenue streams
* Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home
* Opportunity to work within a world-class sports and events environment
* Exposure to major corporate and live events

Additional benefits include health & wellbeing support, financial wellbeing initiatives, staff discounts, ticket access, and bonus schemes.

If you''re passionate about sales, corporate events, and building commercial partnerships, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Stafforce team will be in touch.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we''re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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