Cluster Business Development Manager

I'm currently working with a Hotel Group, who are the most successful and largest hotel group in Ireland, and now have a growing presence in the UK and Continental Europe.

Their portfolio consists of 51, primarily 4-star hotels situated in city-centre locations. They are continuing our sustained growth and expansion with the opening of new hotels in the following UK cities, Shoreditch London, Brighton & Manchester Cathedral Quarter.

They are seeking a new Cluster Business Development Manager, location in the heart of London.

They pride themselves on offering plenty of room for career growth, lots of responsibility and autonomy, and a brilliant work culture.

I am seeking a motivated and sales orientated person to fill the role of Business Development Manager, reporting into the Cluster Sales & Marketing Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source and win new corporate, function and special event business for the Hotel.
• Maintaining their existing accounts and generate new business from these accounts as per targets agreed.
• Support the Sales & marketing Manager in production of daily/ weekly reports.
• Conduct an agreed number of sales calls and site inspections to maintain and develop new business.
• Identify Key Competitors and carry out regular competitor analysis.
• Prepare and execute specific annual and quarterly sales and marketing action plans
• Maintain up to date client databases and the CRM system.
• Participate fully in all sales activities including sales researching, telesales, sales calls, corporate client entertaining, social events and promotions
• Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitor analysis, monitoring their performance, rates, and sales activity.

Requirements:

• 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• 3rd level Degree
• A warm, friendly, and approachable personality
• The ability to work on your own initiative, as well as being capable of working as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Access to their Learning and Development programmes, including Apprenticeships programmes
• Opportunities for career progression and advancement within the hotel group
• Competitive employee, friends & family rates for overnight stays in their Hotels
• 25% discount off Food & Beverage when using Company Hotels Facilities
• Up to 33 days holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) based on lenght of service
• Access to Life Works, our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Regular employee appreciation events, including Staff parties through the year and monthly employee rewards programmes
• Complimentary use of the hotel gym
• Free employee meals on duty