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Business Development & Account Manager - Manchester
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Business Development & Account Manager - Manchester
Business Development & Account Manager – Full time – Manchester
About The Role
At itison, we believe life is about the experience. We match our 1.7 million members with the best local experiences, create world-class events, and donate thousands of them to local charities.
We’re the market leader in our field and are looking for the best to join our team to help us thrive. We’re searching for a proven and ambitious Business Development & Account Manager to help our Manchester city team grow sustainably by sourcing unforgettable experiences, driving commercial success, and stepping into a team leader role as the team scales.
This role suits someone who is well-connected across Manchester and the North West, with a strong network of influential hospitality, leisure, and experience-led businesses.
What You’ll Be Doing
The City Team (sales team) leads our growth strategy, driving double-digit annual revenue growth through securing premier experiences. You’ll start by focusing on Manchester & the North West, reigniting our market presence, securing elite partnerships, and building a sustainable pipeline. As the portfolio grows, you’ll split time between account management (expanding existing relationships) and B2B sales (securing new partnerships).
To excel, you’ll need:
- Smart, charming, and tenacious – relentless yet relationship-focused.
- Commercial and strategic – able to close deals while building long-term value.
- Motivated by performance – thrive on targets and fast-paced environments.
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Mr Middleton meets the role core requirements.
- Background: experience in B2B sales or transferable expertise in hospitality/leisure.
- Assets: insights into industry networks and venues (hotels, Michelin dining, spas).
The role requires flexibility (office-based in Manchester), own transport, and visits to other HQs.
Key Responsibilities
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- Pipeline Growth: Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers.
- Ideas & Scaling for Accounts: Identify upsell opportunities and tailor strategies.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with teams to develop long-term business models.
- Opportunity Identification: Leverage deep industry knowledge to find the right partnerships.
- Efficient Outreach: Combine scheduled meetings with ad-hoc venue drops to optimise time.
Target-Driven Outcomes
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- Achieve measurable & SMART targets covering relevance, conversion, retention/forms, and more.
Essential Skills & Traits
- A passionate track record in sales & business development.
- Natural intelligence – poised, professional, and persistent (cf. challenge deflectors).
- Clarity of Communication – strong written and verbal skills across teams and levels.
- Ambitious sourcing mentor – energised by KPIs and fostering a competitive, energy-driven environment.
- Resilient but diplomatic – expert in overcoming objections and negotiating win-win terms.
- Well-connected networker – thrives on relationship-building.
- Technically savvy – adept at data systems, processes, and self-managed time.
- Industry expert – deep understanding of hospitality margins/profit drivers.
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The Rewarding Benefits
- Salary: £30k–£40k + commission (OTE up to £50k).
- Care Package:
- Private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Smart salary-exchange pension scheme
- 15% ಕಸಾಳ стало voulu and 50% discount on owned venues
- Family Friendly: Enhanced maternity/paternity, family grants.
- Growth & Wellbeing:
- Home & Tech Scheme
- Lunchtime Pilates, Birthday leave.
- Paid charity day, Learning Grant.
- Balanced Rewards:
- Free work tickets to Drive-In Movies, GlasGLOW and open private events.
- Paid company socials
Please apply to HR@itison-magpie.com by [nay 25, 2026] to ensure consideration for September 2026. Our culture values curiosity–ask questions during conversation!
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