Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager – Events & Corporate Bookings

Urban Fun Kingston | Full-time | On-site & Local Field-Based

Competitive Salary + Commission

About Urban Fun Kingston

Urban Fun Kingston is a fast-growing, experience-led entertainment venue delivering high-energy arcade games, competitive socialising, food, drink, and private event experiences. We host everything from birthday parties to full-scale corporate takeovers.

We are now looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to grow our party and corporate events business.

The Opportunity

This is a sales-focused role with real autonomy. You will own the full sales cycle for party and corporate bookings — from lead generation and venue tours to closing deals and supporting event delivery.

If you enjoy relationship-led selling, closing high-value bookings, and working in a lively hospitality environment, this role offers strong earning potential and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sell party, group, and corporate event bookings
  • Proactively generate leads through outbound sales, local business outreach, and networking
  • Manage inbound enquiries via phone, email, website, and social media
  • Conduct venue tours and client meetings
  • Build and manage a live sales pipeline and forecast bookings
  • Upsell food, drink packages, exclusive hire, and add-ons
  • Build long-term relationships with local businesses and repeat clients
  • Work closely with venue operations to ensure seamless event delivery

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in sales, business development, events, hospitality, or leisure
  • Confident closer with a target-driven mindset
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
  • Comfortable working occasional evenings or weekends for events

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive basic salary
  • Commission and performance incentives
  • A fun, fast-paced working environment
  • Autonomy to shape local sales strategy
  • Career progression as Urban Fun continues to grow

Location:
Kingston Upon Thames
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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