ABOUT US

Hire Space is a leader and pioneer in event technology, both in the UK and globally. We are at the forefront of a vibrant and fast-changing industry that is seeing a renaissance since the pandemic as companies seek to bring people together.
We operate the UK’s largest venue marketplace, which hosts over 6,000 venues and is used by over 2 million event planners each year. Our clients include Google, Facebook, Red Bull, MAC Cosmetics, UNICEF, and Dr. Martens. Separate to the online marketplace, our technology and team also power the global event functions at a number of well-known companies.
In addition to our well-known technology and expertise in venue finding, we have built a reputation for delivering world-class events both in-person and online through our own event platform, Arena.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving Hire Space’s commercial growth, leading the acquisition of high-value venue partners and shaping our overall sales approach. Unlike a standard business development role, this position combines hands-on sales with strategic influence: you will be responsible for building relationships with senior decision-makers at leading venues, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and ensuring Hire Space is the first choice for venue marketing and bookings.
Alongside your own portfolio, you’ll play a key role in mentoring and supporting the wider business development team, sharing best practices, and helping refine our go-to-market strategy. You will bring industry insights and commercial acumen to inform how we develop our offering, ensuring that Hire Space continues to meet and exceed the evolving needs of the events industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on securing high-value venue partnerships across the UK and internationally.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting senior stakeholders to negotiating long-term agreements.
• Develop and execute strategies to penetrate new market segments and drive overall revenue growth.
• Act as a trusted consultant to senior venue decision-makers, tailoring solutions to maximise their ROI.
• Manage and expand a portfolio of top-tier accounts, ensuring maximum client satisfaction and retention.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to other team members, sharing expertise and contributing to team success.
• Feed commercial and market insights back into Hire Space’s product and marketing strategy.
• Represent Hire Space at industry events, networking with senior leaders and positioning the brand as a market leader.