Business Development Manager

Wildes Resort, located in Derbyshire, is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance revenue growth and expand business opportunities within its sales department. The ideal candidate will possess experience in business development within the hospitality sector, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and the ability to build client relationships. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, conducting market research, and managing the sales pipeline. The position offers a salary between £42,000 and £48,000, along with benefits such as 28 days of holiday and discounts. Wildes is committed to diversity and sustainability, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

Business Development Manager

Wildes Resort

48k
Job

& surrounding counties

Wildes Resort is in the area of Derbyshire. The hotel has 68 guestrooms. The hotel has an all day dining restaurant, a lobby bar, Spa and conference and wedding suites.

We are looking for a results-driven, commercially minded, and strategicBusiness Development Managerto drive revenue growth and expand business opportunities within the sales department. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, building strong client relationships, and increasing sales performance.

What we offer

• Salary 42k 48k
• Permanent, full-time contract

Benefits

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards.
• Complimentary gym access
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities;
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire;
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20-year rewards and more!

Your role

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and growing our market presence. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and securing new business, fostering relationships with key clients, and maximizing revenue for the hotel’s sales department.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing sales strategies to drive business growth and increase revenue.
• Identifying and targeting new business opportunities in key market segments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, and industry partners.
• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Managing the sales pipeline and proactively pursuing leads to secure new accounts.
• Working closely with internal teams, including marketing, revenue, and operations, to align sales initiatives.
• Preparing and delivering proposals, contracts, and presentations to potential clients.
• Attending networking events, trade shows, and industry meetings to generate business opportunities.
• Monitoring and reporting on sales performance, revenue targets, and market activity.
• The ideal person for this role will be enthusiastic about change, focused on details, and trusting.

The core skills and experience required to succeed:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar commercial role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and capitalize on new market opportunities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Flexible approach to work, with availability for travel, meetings, and networking events as required.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Wildes.

Opportunities for all

At Wildes, we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast-growing hospitality company. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

At Wildes, we are making efforts to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint. We strive to be ethical in all we do and want to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet. Working closely with our Hotel Owners, we are committed to the journey to sustainability. In addition, we are working to reduce our hotels impact on the environment through internationally recognised eco-label certification.

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