COREcruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
London
£55,000 + Commission
We're working with a growing hospitality business looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive bookings, events and corporate business across their London estate.
This is a newly created role where you'll initially focus on one flagship venue (New Opening) before expanding your remit across the wider portfolio. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll spend your time out in the market building relationships, opening doors and creating opportunities that drive revenue.
It's a Monday to Friday role, perfect for someone who knows London's hospitality scene inside out and loves winning new business.
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The Role
- Drive corporate bookings, private dining and events revenue across the business.
- Build and develop relationships with corporate clients, agencies, concierge teams and event planners.
- Generate new business opportunities while nurturing existing accounts to maximise repeat bookings.
- Work closely with the reservations and operations teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Identify opportunities for bespoke events, partnerships and collaborations.
- Carry out regular competitor analysis and stay on top of market trends.
- Use SevenRooms and other booking platforms to identify opportunities, track activity and maximise conversions.
- Represent the business at networking events and within the London hospitality market.
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The Person
- Previous experience in a Business Development, Sales or Corporate Events role within hospitality.
- Well-connected across London's corporate and events market.
- Commercially driven with a proven track record of generating new business.
- Confident managing key accounts while proactively winning new ones.
- Strong understanding of SevenRooms or similar reservations platforms.
- A natural relationship builder who loves being out in the market.
Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com
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