Business Development Manager
Club Ocho | Cheltenham
£24,000 basic salary + uncapped commission | OTE £45,000-£60,000+
Help build one of Cheltenham's most exciting private members' clubs.
Club Ocho is redefining what a modern private members' club should be.
Built around exceptional hospitality, premium experiences and genuine connections, we're creating a club where ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs and like-minded individuals come together to work, socialise and belong.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to become the face of Club Ocho in the local business community.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves meeting people, building relationships and opening doors. If you're commercially driven, naturally confident and enjoy representing a premium brand, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
This isn't a desk-based sales role.
You'll be out in the community, attending networking events, meeting local businesses, hosting prospective members, building meaningful relationships and introducing people to everything Club Ocho has to offer.
Success isn't about hard selling. It's about understanding what matters to people, creating memorable experiences and helping them see why becoming a member is the right decision.
Working closely with our leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping the future growth of one of Cheltenham's newest premium clubs.
What You'll Be Doing
- Driving new membership sales through proactive business development.
- Building relationships with local businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Identifying new opportunities to promote Club Ocho within the local community.
- Representing the club at networking events, exhibitions and business functions.
- Hosting prospective members and delivering exceptional club tours.
- Managing the membership journey from first enquiry through to joining.
- Developing and maintaining a healthy pipeline of prospective members.
- Generating referrals through existing members and business contacts.
- Working with the leadership team to develop new membership growth initiatives.
- Providing regular updates on sales activity, pipeline and conversions.
- Playing a significant role in increasing both membership numbers and member engagement.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and has a proven track record of delivering commercial results.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience in business development, sales, account management or membership sales.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence networking with senior professionals and business owners.
- A self-motivated approach with the ability to manage your own diary.
- Strong commercial awareness and a passion for achieving ambitious targets.
- A professional, polished and personable style.
- Experience within hospitality, premium brands, leisure, property or professional services would be advantageous, although not essential.
Salary & Benefits
- £24,000 basic salary.
- Uncapped commission paid on every new member.
- Additional monthly performance bonuses.
- Genuine On Target Earnings of £45,000-£60,000+.
- Full-time position (36 hours per week).
- Flexible working pattern.
- Opportunity to help shape and grow an exciting premium brand.
- Supportive leadership team with real autonomy.
Commission Structure
Your earning potential is directly linked to your success.
There is no cap on what you can earn. Subject to performance, we would expect you to be earning around £50k per annum, inclusive of commission.
Why Join Club Ocho?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey.
You'll have the freedom to build relationships across Cheltenham's thriving business community, make a genuine impact on the club's growth and be rewarded for your success.
If you're looking for a role where your personality, energy and commercial drive can directly influence your earnings and the future success of an ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build something exceptional.
Pay: £24,724.44-£65,256.86 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
