Meeting and Events Sales Manager

Locations: Amsterdam (Vessel & The 51) | London (The Idler) | Dublin

Press and influencer events, product launches, Friday drinks, birthdays, weddings, high-impact corporate dinners, and cultural happenings… If this excites you, keep reading.

At The July, we don’t just create events, we drive business through experiences that connect people, surprise them, and leave a lasting impression. From vibrant corporate events by the water at Vessel to intimate private dinners in London, each location has a unique identity and every event is an opportunity to grow revenue, strengthen partnerships, and elevate our brand. Following the successful launches of Vessel, The 51, and The Idler, we are now expanding into Dublin, Lisbon, and Amsterdam’s Zuidas with large-scale event venues and we want you to be part of that commercial growth.

As a Meeting & Events Sales Manager, you are first and foremost a revenue driver. You proactively identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities, building a strong pipeline across all our locations. You don’t just generate leads, but you close deals and turn clients into long-term partners. You own the full sales cycle: from prospecting and pitching to negotiation, contracting, and handover to operations.

You know how to position our venues in a competitive market and translate client needs into commercially strong event proposals. Whether it’s a product launch, corporate event, or private celebration, you combine creativity with a sharp commercial mindset to maximize revenue and profitability. You work closely with the events and operations teams to ensure delivery meets and exceeds what was sold. You also contribute actively to the sales strategy for our expanding international portfolio.

What will you do?

• Proactively generate new business and build a strong sales pipeline across all locations

• Identify, qualify, and convert commercial opportunities into revenue

• Lead the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing deals

• Develop and sell compelling, revenue-driven event concepts

• Prepare, manage, and negotiate proposals and contracts

• Collaborate with events and operations teams to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction

• Contribute to the sales strategy for new openings in London, Dublin, Portugal, and Amsterdam
  

You will work closely with the Head of Restaurants & Events to drive revenue growth and commercial success across both existing and new locations.

What do you bring?

• At least 2 years of sales experience in a similar role, with a proven ability to build and grow new client relationships

• Demonstrated experience in the hospitality and/or events industry

• A natural relationship builder with both strong commercial instincts and creative flair

• Fluency in English, with the ability to confidently engage with clients, partners, and colleagues

• A proactive, opportunity-driven mindset, you generate ideas, spot potential, and act on it

What’s in it for you?

In our flat organization, within an informal working atmosphere, your ideas are highly valued:

• Personal Growth: In our company we want to invest in your personal and professional growth by personalized training opportunities, to unleash your professional potential!

• 25 Vacation Days: Take well-deserved breaks with 25 days of vacation time

• Me-Time/Community Day: Enjoy a dedicated day for self-care and another day of community engagement

• OpenUp: An online platform with all sorts of resources to enhance your mental well-being both at work and at home

• Boost your Health with Padel, Personal trainer sessions, Free Gym & sauna access, sport events & workshops – We've got it all covered

• Hotel & restaurant perks: Enjoy daily closing drinks, exclusive employee rates for stays at hotels and a Friends & Family Rate, so you can share the joy with your loved ones. Besides our own locations we also offer the "Hotel Employee Rate", where you can explore the world with discount rates for other hotels

• Team drinks, events & outings to (never) forget!
  

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