Q1 is the perfect time for a sales kick-off meeting. You can get your entire commercial team together to motivate them, align on strategy, and really set the tone for the year. We’ve created an entire guide on "How to Run a Great Sales Kick-Off Meeting and Drive Motivation." But before you can put our guide into practice, you’ll need an incredible space to host it. We’ve rounded up ten of the best sales kick off venues ranging from corporate retreat venues to conference centres to unique spaces.
The Top 10 UK SKO Event Spaces
Burtonfields Hall
Set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Burtonfields Hall is a traditional country house that’s ideal for away days, conferences, and sales kick-off meetings. They offer corporate packages that include the exclusive use of the venue, has conference space for up to 76 people, a light lunch, tea and coffee, and more.
Emirates Old Trafford
If you’re looking for an iconic venue in Manchester to host your sales kick-off, Emirates Old Trafford is the spot to choose. Not only do they have multiple spaces for hire, they also have an on-site Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. The 1864 Suite is a great option for medium scale events and can fit up to 220 people.
Curzon Soho
This SKO event space is a no brainer. Curzon Soho may make you think of the cinema, but it’s actually the perfect backdrop for a sales-kick off meeting. Screen One has a stage and a capacity of 249 people, so you can bring your entire team together to discuss the upcoming year. And if you need a smaller space, there are two other screens available for hire.
Battersea Arts Centre
For a unique event space, Battersea Arts Centre is a great choice. The venue is a charity and by booking a space there you’ll support their community programs and theatre productions. The Member’s Bar has flexible layout options and has the option to add the adjoining New Committee Room as breakout space.
Arding & Hobbs
X+why Arding & Hobbs is a stunning venue in Clapham Junction. It’s well connected to both London and other parts of the UK, making it an excellent venue if you have people traveling into your sales kick-off meeting from different places. It was once a grand department store and now features a dedicated catering suite, four meeting rooms, a rooftop terrace, and an events suite.
BAM Karaoke Box
You may be wondering how a karaoke bar has made the list of top 10 UK venues for sales kick-offs. Well, BAM isn’t just a karaoke bar. They have the ability to completely transform their venue into a conference space. And then after your meeting is over you can see who can do the best rendition of their favourite song.
Il Salotto
If you’re in Glasgow looking for a sales kick-off venue, Il Salotto is the place for you. It features natural light and can be found on the 4th floor of the building. It;s a modern space with a flexible layout and can fit up to 160 guests.
The Shire Retreat
Combining a retreat and sales kick-off meeting is a really great way of turning a meeting into a full on strategy session. Finding a corporate retreat venue in the UK doesn’t have to be difficult. The Shire Retreat is an absolutely beautiful offsite venue just an hour away from London Euston. They have an open event room, walled garden and terrace, boardroom and more. Plus, guests have access to a wild sauna and cold plunge, swimming lake, yoga studio, miles of walking trails, and tennis courts.
Heart of England Conference and Events Centre
The Birchley Suite at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre can be split into three sections, making it work for sales kick-off meetings of all sizes. It’s one of the largest multifunctional rooms in the Midlands and it will work really well for your meeting.
The Botanist Cardiff Bay
This bar and restaurant is actually a really great option for smaller sales kick-off meetings. The Botanist Cardiff Bay offers private hire for the full venue or the Terrace balcony. They have a great little outside space that offers views of the bay and is an excellent spot for breaks during the day.
