Group and Events Sales Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Closing date:
15/11/2025

As a Group & Events Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving reactive group and event sales for Nobu Hotel London Portman Square. From managing client enquiries and leading show-rounds to tailoring event proposals and nurturing lasting relationships, you will ensure every event reflects Nobu's signature blend of modern luxury, warmth and precision.

You will

  • Manage the group and events enquiry inbox with a two-hour response time
  • Deliver a genuine, warm and friendly service over the phone and in person to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings
  • Understand departmental budgets, targets and forecasts, contributing to overall commercial success
  • Maintain accurate client records and build strong, lasting relationships
  • Review Business on the Books (BOB) weekly and maintain up-to-date event and group forecasts
  • Negotiate contracts and packages to maximise revenue opportunities
  • Liaise closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Events, ensuring smooth coordination of show-rounds and client visits
  • Supervise and support team members, acting as the point of contact in management absence
  • Work with clients to understand their needs and tailor event proposals accordingly
  • Conduct market research, gather competitive insights and negotiate contracts
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of F&B and event offerings to upsell and enhance the guest experience
  • Assist with the planning and coordination of events from enquiry through to execution
  • Embody Nobu values of Family, Crafted, Smile and Kokoro in every client and colleague interaction

What We're Looking For
You bring proven experience in event sales, ideally with at least three years in events and two years within a five-star luxury hotel environment. Commercially driven and relationship-focused, you have a natural flair for communication, organisation and creative problem-solving. You thrive on delivering results and creating crafted, memorable experiences for every guest.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

  • Competitive salary plus service charge
  • £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Two hotel wide social events each year including our Employee Awards Night
  • Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties worldwide
  • Discounted Pilates classes and wellness treatments
  • Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider Nobu portfolio
  • Innovative learning and development opportunities
  • Exciting wellness and volunteering initiatives
  • Up to 33 holiday days through length of service
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounts on all food and beverage
  • Free meals while on duty

Nobu Hotels effortlessly blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition into the concept of a lifestyle hotel. Filled with cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels provides remarkable hospitable service and an unparalleled experience like nothing before. Helming from world renowned

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept is a remarkable conjunction of exquisite cuisine, innovation and creativity.

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 249 guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting spaces beautifully conceptualised by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects.

We are looking for great people that embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family & Crafted.

You will share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.

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