Business Development Manager

This role is ideal for someone with a strong marketing background in the hospitality or restaurant industry, who also has a flair for business development and enjoys building B2B relationships in hospitality. You’ll be responsible for promoting both our restaurants and catering services, conducting market research, and managing sales and marketing activities from end to end. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will also support the management team in day-to-day restaurant operations when needed, ensuring a seamless alignment between marketing initiatives and front-of-house experiences. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Marketing (Restaurant & Catering): • Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies for both dine-in and catering services. • Plan and execute digital campaigns across social media, email marketing, and online advertising platforms. • Manage content creation for Instagram, website, menus, and print materials. • Track and analyse marketing KPIs, customer engagement, and return on investment. • Conduct market research to identify trends, target audiences, and competitor insights. • Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, universities, and local businesses. • Organise and attend industry events, tastings, and meetings to generate leads. • Manage the full sales funnel — from inquiries and quotations to follow-ups and client feedback. Operational Support: • Collaborate with the management team to align marketing strategies with operational goals. • Provide hands-on support during peak times and special events, helping ensure a smooth guest experience. ⸻ Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, or Tourism Management (preferably from a recognised university). • Fluency in English (spoken and written). • Minimum 3 years of experience in a marketing and/or sales role within the hospitality, restaurant, or catering industry. • Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills. • Proficiency in digital marketing tools such as Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, Google Ads, and Canva. • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

Are you a dynamic, results-driven marketing professional ready to take the wheel of a growing automotive brand? We are a well-established and trusted car repair, servicing, and MOT centre, known for delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer care. As we expand, we are looking for a talented Marketing Executive to lead and manage all marketing efforts both online and offline. About the Role As our Marketing Executive, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing integrated marketing strategies to promote our services, increase brand awareness, and drive customer engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where your ideas and creativity will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities Digital Marketing a) Manage social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) with regular content, campaigns, and paid advertising b) Maintain and update the company website and Google Business Profile c) Implement SEO and email marketing strategies d) Monitor online reviews and customer engagement e) Create digital campaigns around seasonal services and special promotions. Traditional Marketing: f) Design and distribute print materials such as flyers, posters, and in-garage promotional signage g) Organise local advertising (newspapers, radio, community newsletters) h) Build partnerships with local businesses and community groups to increase referrals i) Coordinate marketing support for customer loyalty and referral schemes Reporting and Strategy j) Track performance of marketing activities using key metrics k) Prepare monthly reports and insights for management l) Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities Ideal Candidate a) Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) b) Proven experience in a marketing role, preferably in the automotive or service industry c) Excellent communication, planning, and creative skills d) Proficiency in digital tools (Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, etc.) e) Strong understanding of both digital and traditional marketing channels f) Self-motivated, highly organised, and able to work independently What We Offer: a) supportive and collaborative working environment b) Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses c) Opportunity to shape and lead the marketing direction of a growing business d) Career growth and professional development support