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Workspace Sales Lead, Somerset House

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes July 6, 2026
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Job Summary

The Workspace Sales Lead will be responsible for supporting and driving sales activity across the full range of workspaces offered at Somerset House but will have a particular focus on securing new residents for our private offices.

Job Description

We are looking for people to join our fantastic team at Somerset House Trust. As the home of cultural innovators, the Trust connects creativity and the arts with the broader society.

Somerset House pursues a 'Step Inside, Think Outside' spirit and is born from the creative community we nurture - the experience and perspectives we host across background, age, race, and stage, and the intersections and crossovers we encourage.

The Residents Team manage part of this dynamic, expansive creative network. Supporting our community to settle into and thrive in our workspaces we are actively manage relationships with our residents and deliver a community support programme designed to foster their professional growth.

With an emphasis on flexibility, our workspace options include private full and part time offices, co-working and dedicated desks. The Workspace Sales Lead's responsibilities will include hosting viewings, converting sales prospects and creating a reporting dashboard or framework to provide up to date progress reports. The role plays a key part in strengthening our creative community by attracting organisations that align with our cultural ethos, charitable objectives, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), all while supporting the achievement of income targets.

In addition to sales responsibilities, you will help raise the profile of our workspace offer and community within the cultural and commercial sectors. Supporting our community management objectives, you will build and maintain strong, positive relationships with our residents, ensuring they feel supported, engaged, and connected to the wider Somerset House community.

Job Requirements

Experience selling workspace and achieving sales targets, ideally within a creative community or similar workspace with creative businesses and freelancers
Experience building and managing long-term relationships with clients, meeting customer needs and managing difficult conversations when needed
Worked with membership contracts or leases/licences, with strong understanding of property terminology and legal documents
Commercial awareness and ability to maximise revenue streams by identifying new business opportunities
Self-motivated and targets driven
Problem solving skills, with ability to identify and address issues before they arise
Ability to meet deadlines and take personal ownership to achieve team goals

Job Responsibilities

SALES GENERATION
Support the Sales Manager in selling workspaces, including private offices and shared workspaces, to meet budgeted income targets.
Proactively identify new sales opportunities and follow up on enquiries to maximise occupancy.

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
Arrange and conduct workspace viewings, ensuring prospective residents understand contract terms, available services, and the unique benefits of joining the Somerset House community.
Update agreed contract terms onto relevant platforms and databases.

REPORTING
Maintain a dashboard on the sales pipeline, regularly reporting data to support budget forecasting and marketing campaigns.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Help build positive relationships with new and existing residents, supporting their integration into the community, identifying opportunities for mutual benefit and ensuring a positive experience.

For a full list of requirements and responsibilities, please see the job pack.

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How to Apply

Please apply by 23.59 on Monday 06 July 2026.

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