About the Role

We're looking for a highly proactive Business Development Manager to drive new business, corporate accounts, and event revenue across two London sites. This is a hands-on, target-driven role for someone who thrives on building relationships, opening doors, and closing deals, not managing an inbox. You'll be the face of the venues in the local business community, expected to be out networking as much as you're in the venue, and present on-site for the events you book in to make sure they land perfectly and convert into repeat business.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business across both venues, corporate bookings, private events, group dining, and Christmas/summer party season, through outbound outreach, networking, and relationship-building.
• Build and manage a strong, visible pipeline of prospects and convert them into confirmed, high-value bookings.
• Be present at events you've booked in for the venues, acting as the key contact for the client and ensuring seamless delivery, satisfaction, and rebooking.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, PAs/EAs, event agencies, corporate clients, and hospitality contacts across both site locations.
• Represent The business at networking events, trade shows, chamber of commerce meetings, and industry functions to build brand presence and generate leads.
• Work closely with the General Managers at both venues to align sales activity with operational capacity, calendar availability, and brand standards.
• Negotiate terms and close deals, maximising revenue per booking while protecting guest experience.
• Track pipeline, conversion rates, and revenue performance against targets, reporting regularly on activity and results.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of the local market, competitor activity, emerging opportunities, and trends in corporate and events spending.