About Us
Hotel Haveli is a boutique hotel offering quality accommodation, exceptional hospitality, and versatile event spaces. We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Business Development Manager to help grow our business by securing corporate clients, increasing event bookings, and developing strategic partnerships within the local community and beyond.
If you enjoy networking, building relationships, and creating new business opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth by promoting Hotel Haveli as the preferred venue for corporate events, private functions, weddings, celebrations, and business stays. You will actively seek new business opportunities, establish long-term partnerships, and represent the hotel within the local business community.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new business opportunities for the hotel.
- Generate new corporate accounts and maintain strong client relationships.
- Promote Hotel Haveli for:
- Corporate meetings and conferences
- Training sessions
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthday parties and private celebrations
- Community and charity events
- Business accommodation
- Build partnerships with local businesses, event planners, travel agents, schools, sports clubs, charities, healthcare providers, and community organisations.
- Conduct venue tours and meet with prospective clients.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and contracts for event bookings.
- Work closely with the operations team to ensure successful event delivery.
- Develop promotional packages and collaborative marketing initiatives.
- Attend networking events, exhibitions, and local business forums to represent Hotel Haveli.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and achieve agreed revenue targets.
- Provide regular sales reports and market feedback to management.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in business development, hospitality sales, events, or corporate sales.
- Proven ability to generate new business and meet sales targets.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus or commission
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Staff discounts on hotel services
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of Hotel Haveli
Why Join Hotel Haveli?
At Hotel Haveli, we believe that great hospitality starts with great people. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding our events business, building meaningful partnerships, and helping establish Hotel Haveli as one of Southampton's preferred venues for corporate and private events.
If you're passionate about sales, networking, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
