Job Description

Job Ref:

NOB2464

Branch:

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square

Location:

London Portman Square, West London

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary Plus Incentive Bonus and Benefits

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40 hours per week

Posted date:

28/07/2025

Closing date:

30/08/2025

As the Senior Group Events Sales Manager, you will be responsible for reactive sales for all groups events by answering incoming calls or emails from clients, leading show-rounds and events for prospective clients and supporting the sales team.

The Role

To have a genuine warm and friendly manner over the phone and in person in order to convert enquiries to booked events.

Have a complete understanding of budget, targets, and forecasts for your department.

Maintain accurate client records and build strong relationships.

Negotiate contracts and packages for clients ensuring we maximise revenue.

To book visits and show rounds for any prospective clients who may be interested in our venue for their events.

To supervise team members, training and act as the point of contact if the Director of Events/Assistant Director of Events is not present.


Work with clients to identify their needs and to update when appropriate on event progress.


Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals.


Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality.


Have a full understanding and knowledge of FB and events offering so you can appropriately tailor events and upsell where appropriate.


Assist with the planning of each even where required from start to finish according to requirements to ensure we meet and exceed guest expectation in regards to any group or event booking.

To be an ambassador for Nobu as well as someone who embodies our values and philosophies.

Benefits for joining our team

1000 Refer a Friend Scheme

2 Hotel-wide social events a year including 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 portfolio

Mental Health First Aiders within the team

Access to Hospitality Action

Up to 33 holiday days through length of service (25 days for those on 4 on 4 off)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Discounts off all food and beverage

Free meals whilst on duty (also beverages including tea/coffee/cold drinks)

Flu Vaccinations

Wellness initiatives


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.