As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and increasing hotel revenue through corporate accounts, travel agencies, tour operators, conference organisers, and event clients.
The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving the hotel's commercial objectives while maintaining excellent relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new corporate business opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, tour operators, and event organisers.
- Promote hotel accommodation, conference facilities, weddings, and event packages.
- Negotiate commercial contracts and corporate rates.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and service agreements.
- Develop and implement sales and business development strategies.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
- Maintain and grow key customer accounts.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports and forecasts.
- Work closely with Reservations, Front Office, Marketing, and Operations teams to maximise occupancy and revenue.
- Attend networking events, exhibitions, and client meetings to promote the hotel.
- Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to the hotel's long-term business growth.
- Maintain accurate customer records using CRM systems.
Pay: £41,700.00-£44,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
