Commercial Director - Venue & Events
Job Title: Commercial Director – Venue & Events
Location: London
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Commercial Director to lead the revenue strategy of a leading conference and events venue.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving sales, business development, marketing, and client engagement strategies to maximise revenue, increase market share, and position the venue as a market-leading destination for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and events.
What You'll Do
- Develop and deliver the venue's commercial strategy to drive revenue growth
- Lead and inspire the sales, business development, and marketing teams
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and live experiences
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, agencies, organisers, and industry partners
- Drive proactive sales activity, pipeline development, and conversion performance
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial success and exceptional client experiences
- Manage budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance against key targets
- Represent the venue at industry events, networking functions, and client engagements
What You'll Bring
- Significant commercial leadership experience within venues, events, hospitality, exhibitions, or conferencing
- Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and winning high-value business
- Strong sales, business development, and negotiation expertise
- Experience leading high-performing commercial teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and forecasts
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to driving results
- Passion for creating exceptional client experiences and long-term partnerships
What's on Offer
- Competitive executive salary and performance bonus
- Opportunity to shape the commercial future of a leading venue
- High-profile role with significant strategic influence
- Comprehensive benefits package
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to ed@Corecruitment.com
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- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Full Time
- Rate: £80k - 90k per year + Bonus
- Location: Greater London, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Catering
- Recruiter: COREcruitment
- Tel: 0207 790 2666
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: ES999956269
- Posted: 2026-06-05 09:01:17 -
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