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These packages are designed to boost visibility and attract more bookings for venues, positioning them at the forefront of the event planning industry. You will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential venue partners, creating the building blocks of lasting relationships, and ensuring Hire Space remains the go-to platform for venue marketing and bookings.In collaboration with the Venue Account Management team, you'll focus on onboarding new venues, nurturing existing relationships, and ensuring that our marketing offerings meet the evolving needs of the venue market. Your role will involve extensive networking, pitching, and working closely with venue decision-makers to create tailored marketing solutions that drive venue success on the platform.\nKey Responsibilities\nDrive growth by selling marketing and business intelligence packages to UK hotels and venues.\nIdentify and engage potential venue partners, building lasting relationships.\nOnboard new venues and collaborate with the Venue Account Management team.\nPitch marketing packages to decision-makers, demonstrating value and ROI.\nManage high-value accounts to ensure clients fully utilize Hire Space’s marketing services.\nDevelop and implement sales strategies to exceed targets in a fast-paced environment.\nNetwork extensively and bring industry insights to refine marketing offerings.\nYou should apply if you:\nHave a proven track record in B2B sales, particularly in the hospitality or events sectors.\nAre experienced in creating and implementing successful sales strategies to approach and engage new venues.\nAre confident in pitching marketing packages and demonstrating the value they bring to venues in increasing visibility and bookings.\nHave strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions in a compelling way.\nAre comfortable managing high-value accounts and can ensure clients are fully leveraging the marketing services offered by Hire Space.\nExcel at networking and have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the events industry.\nAre proactive, a self-starter, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.\nThrive in a target-driven environment and are motivated by meeting and exceeding ambitious sales goals.\nIt would be a bonus if you:\nHave existing relationships within the venue or events industry that can be leveraged for business development.\nHave experience with digital marketing solutions or selling marketing services.\nAre familiar with industry trends and can bring insights that will help refine Hire Space’s marketing packages to better meet venue needs.\nHave a passion for the events industry and understand the unique challenges faced by venues.\nWhat's on offer:\nOTE £60k Salary (inc uncapped commission - highest performers can earn more)\n£36k starting base salary\nMonthly uncapped commission\nEnhanced company pension contributions\nLevel 3 Medicash Health Plan, with access to Phio and mProve yourself.\n4 weeks Company Paid Sick Leave\nMental Health Leave\n32 days holiday allowance with additional for long service, inc Christmas shutdown!\n3pm Friday finishes during BST, average working hours of 36 per week over the year\nTech and Cycle Schemes\nAccess to the wellbeing Platform Juno where you're able to use your points for various great wellbeing perks!\nExceptional maternity and paternity benefits\nRegular team socials and monthly team lunches\nBespoke professional development plans with growth opportunities\n£200 Home office spending allowance\nRegular free nights out in London's most exciting venues\nAccess to free Independent wellbeing coaching and therapy sessions as part of our Mental Health initiatives\nLogistics\nThis is a hybrid/in-person role. 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