Summary: The Sales & Business Development Manager at Somerset House Trust is responsible for driving sales across various workspaces, primarily focusing on dedicated offices to enhance community engagement and achieve income targets. This role involves building relationships with creative organizations and managing space hires while promoting the Trust's mission of cultural innovation. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with a strong sales background, capable of generating revenue and fostering a vibrant community of resident businesses. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic creative environment in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead in selling dedicated offices and shared workspace across Somerset House, achieving budgeted income levels.
• Support the development and marketing of earned income streams, including internal space hires and external meeting room hires.
• Identify and target potential residents through creative and cultural networks, ensuring alignment with community and charitable objectives.
• Conduct tours and liaise with potential residents, explaining contractual terms and community benefits.
• Review workspace applications to ensure they fit the criteria for residency and contribute to the creative mix.
• Support existing residents' changing space requirements and maximize retention.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance online presence and reach target groups.
• Act as an ambassador for Somerset House Trust and advocate for the community's aims.

Key Skills:

• Experience in selling workspace/venue hire space and achieving sales targets, preferably within a creative community.
• Ability to build and manage long-term client relationships and handle difficult conversations.
• Strong external networking skills.
• Understanding of contracts and property terminology.
• Commercial awareness to maximize revenue streams and identify new business opportunities.
• Self-motivated and target-driven with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and take ownership of team goals.

Salary (Rate): £40,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other