Business Development Manager
hace 11 días
Ilford
Business Development Manager - Hospitality & Facilities Management\n\nLocation: Essex (Office-based with regular client meetings and site visits)\n Salary: £50,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus\n OTE: £50,000 - £70,000+\n Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm\n\nAbout the Company\n\nA leading provider of hospitality staffing and outsourced operational services is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of its hospitality division across the UK.\n\nThe organisation partners with hotels, serviced apartments, and hospitality venues, providing skilled staffing solutions and fully outsourced departmental services that help clients deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and growing existing client relationships within the hospitality sector.\n\nThe successful candidate will promote hospitality staffing services and outsourced hotel department solutions, including Housekeeping, Public Area Cleaning, Kitchen Porter Services, Stewarding, and Front of House support.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nIdentify and secure new business opportunities within the hospitality sector.\nDevelop relationships with hotels, serviced apartments, hospitality groups, and accommodation providers.\nAchieve monthly and quarterly sales targets through new business acquisition and account growth.\nPromote and sell hospitality staffing and outsourced department management services.\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships to generate repeat business, referrals, and service expansion opportunities.\nNegotiate commercial agreements and service contracts.\nCollaborate with operational teams to develop tailored solutions for clients.\nConduct market research to identify industry trends, emerging opportunities, and competitor activity.\nRepresent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and networking functions.\nMaintain accurate sales records and provide regular pipeline and performance reporting.Candidate Requirements\n\nProven experience in business development, sales, or account management within hospitality, facilities management, recruitment, staffing, or outsourced services.\nStrong understanding of hotel operations and hospitality departments.\nDemonstrable track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.\nEstablished network of contacts within hotels, hospitality groups, or accommodation providers.\nExcellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.\nExperience using CRM systems, LinkedIn, email campaigns, and social selling techniques.\nCommercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nSelf-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.Package\n\n£50,000 basic salary.\nUncapped commission and bonus structure.\nOn-target earnings of £50,000 - £70,000+.\nCompany pension scheme.\nFlexible working arrangements.\nCareer development and progression opportunities.\nSupportive and collaborative working environment.\nAdditional employee benefits.Apply\n\nApplications are welcomed from candidates with a proven track record of generating new business within hospitality, facilities management, recruitment, staffing, or outsourced service environments