Manager, Venue Sales and Event Management (Performing Arts)

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority welcomes exceptional talent with a passion to realise the vision and mission of making the West Kowloon Cultural District a prime local and international destination for arts, culture and entertainment.

The Manager, Venue Sales and Event Management (Performing Arts) is responsible for driving venue revenue through proactive sales, strategic client engagement, and the successful planning and delivery of various food and beverage event types at WestK Performing Arts venues including Xiqu Centre, Freespace and WestK Performing Arts Centre (opening 2027).  This role also oversees end‑to‑end banquet event activities while ensuring exceptional event execution, client satisfaction, and operational excellence.

The incumbent will work closely with internal stakeholders and hirers to maximise venue utilisation, grow commercial opportunities, and uphold the venue’s brand, service standards, and financial objectives.

You will be responsible for:
 

Sales & Business Development

• Achieve all WestK Performing Arts (PA) venues - Xiqu Centre, Freespace and WestK Performing Arts Centre - budgeted utilization and revenues target

• Identify and convert new business opportunities across performing arts, corporate, NGOs, commercial and wedding segments

• Solicit and pursue new catering sales opportunities for WestK Performing Arts venues

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, promoters, agents, and partners

• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and pricing to form sales strategy

Event Planning & Management

• Oversee the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of events with the venue operations team support, from sales to post‑event review

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless communication and coordination for all food & beverage related events

• Collaborate with technical, operations, appointed caterer and external vendors to ensure events are delivered smoothly

• Ensure all events comply with safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements

• Manage event timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver within agreed parameters

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and support Venue Sales and Event Management team members

• Champion a client‑focused and solutions‑oriented culture throughout the team

• Performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by the Authority.

You should:

• Possess University degree in Art Administration, Event Management, Hospitality, Business Management, or related field;

• Have minimum 8 years of relevant experience in venue, hotel or event production agency, of which 6 years should be at a managerial level;

• Have experience working in performing arts venues, convention centres, hotels, or large‑scale event spaces is highly desirable;

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills;

• Excellent client relationship management and communication abilities;

• Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously;

• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams;

• Possess a can-do attitude with strong problem‑solving skills;

• Be proficient in event booking platforms and Microsoft Office suite; and

• Be proficient in written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

14-05-2026

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All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

For more information, please visit https://www.westk.hk or contact:

Fiona Yung /+852 22002549