Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well. If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team.
Please note: candidate must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.
We’re seeking an Account Executive to join our Sales team. The Account Executive will report directly to the Head of Sales.
What You’ll Do:
As an Account Executive, you’ll be responsible for developing business relationships and driving revenue across all properties in the CHG portfolio, in alignment with the company's growth strategy.
- Maintain and grow knowledge of the Convene Hospitality Group's products and locations, and help in building the brand locally and regionally.
- To possess a clear understanding of the portfolio's business plan, locally, regionally, and globally, ensuring that all personal targets are achieved to meet the overall sales objectives
- Conduct and coordinate thorough site inspections, virtual tours & demos, client appointments, and assist in account development meetings
- Discover new local meeting and event decision makers, maintain and grow current and prospective clients, referral partners, and new business contacts.
- Rapidly respond to all client enquiries and other communication, and maintain up-to-date account details for all relevant key accounts that you are responsible for.
- Generate, negotiate, and close agreements to client specifications while adhering to internal pricing guidelines
- Build your knowledge of the competitor set and begin to form relationships with counterparts in these properties.
- Join on familiarisation trips with your colleagues to help showcase our business products to our existing and prospective business
- Owns and cultivates several accounts that are selected based on location, volume, and spend.
- Targeted at sourcing copycat accounts, with a focus on increasing market share across the global portfolio of brands and products.
- Responsible for soliciting and securing repeat business associated with their allocated account deck and pipeline
- Drive revenue through conversion of new and existing opportunities
- Lead on and process all allocated enquiries promptly, aligned with CHG's sales strategy
- Ensure that, in line with our ‘Client First’ Sales approach, all Meet & Greet’s are diarised /scheduled to increase client engagement and potential growth
- Where required, handle site tours on behalf of the U.K. Inbound Sales team
- Learn to create and maintain Account Plans for your allocated accounts and map out organisational structure to identify further growth opportunities
- Support the wider regional sales efforts in increasing market share and optimising value for clients across the portfolio's brands
- Optimise client experience and maximise revenue opportunities through technology and other event upsells to create additional revenue channels
- Aggregate and record key account intel, metrics, and feedback in Convene CRM to maximise insight
What We Look For:
- Record of success in driving deals through prospecting, discovery, solution proposal, and closing new business
- You are proactive and energetic, constantly thinking of ways to positively and significantly affect the business
- You are relentless in the execution of tasks and possess strong organizational and time management skills
- You are forward-looking, never complacent with the status quo, and you thrive in a constantly evolving environment
- You’re not afraid to fail and readily learn from your mistakes
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Alignment with CHG core values
We’re Here For You:
At Convene Hospitality Group, we want you to feel supported in every part of your life. Here’s what you can expect:
- Health & Wellness: Private medical insurance, subsidised fitness and eye care, plus well-being and personal support programs. Because your well-being matters, inside and outside of work.
- Time Off & Balance: 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, and company sick pay.
- Financial Benefits: Bonus scheme, interest-free loans for rail travel or further education, and a Cycle to Work program. We invest in you so you can grow personally and professionally.
- Growth & Recognition: Career development opportunities and programs to celebrate your achievements.
- Community & Impact: Volunteer, donate, and make a real impact through your work.
At Convene Hospitality Group, we believe great teams are built by bringing together people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork) shape how we show up for each other every day. We want everyone here to feel welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. If you’re excited to grow, learn, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on the team.
Convene Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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Skills Required
- Record of success in driving deals through prospecting
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Proactive and energetic approach
Convene Hospitality Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Convene Hospitality Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Convene Hospitality Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off programs are described as generous, including flexible PTO for salaried staff and extended company holidays. Feedback suggests the extra WISH week adds meaningful additional leave for personal development or service.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage breadth is notable, with multiple medical options, dental/vision, disability, a virtual health advocate, and Eden Health access. Fertility and family‑planning support via Kindbody further strengthens the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks such as free meals, snacks, coffee, and stipends (cell phone and remote‑work where eligible) enhance total value beyond base pay. Feedback suggests reasonable schedules in some roles (e.g., fewer weekends/holidays) also contribute to perceived wellbeing.
Convene Hospitality Group Insights
What We Do
Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds – ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. CHG is currently comprised of two core brands: Convene and etc.venues. United by a shared vision – to cultivate environments where connections grow, organizations flourish, and every gathering promotes presence and purpose – CHG brands offer clients multiple products built with intention to facilitate exceptional in-person experiences: event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office space, and membership clubs. With hospitality at its core, CHG brands serve as a partner, not just a place, for members and clients, providing all the resources needed to host impactful gatherings – on-site catering, in-room AV, production services, planning support – as well as thoughtfully considering every possible detail to ensure a memorable occasion. As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, CHG has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities. Its venues go beyond space, fostering experiences rooted in belonging, guided by hospitality, and designed to bring people together time and again.
Why Work With Us
CHG: A dynamic global event company where every detail, interaction, and experience matters. Join a team built on genuine hospitality, collaboration, growth, and purpose. Born from hospitality, fueled by GRIT, connecting people in meaningful ways. Explore careers: https://convene.com/careers/
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