Business Development Manager
Urban Fun is looking for a Business Development Manager
Job description
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
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 13-01-2026
- Profession type
- Sales
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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