Chaophraya
Business Development Manager
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Chaophraya is looking for a passionate Business Development Manager to join the team in Leeds.
As part of Thai Leisure Group, we have been steadily expanding nationally from our Leeds base since 2004. With two amazing brands and a passion for continual improvement, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be one happy, interconnected, multicultural family that lives by our four core values every day:
- Ow Jai Sai – caring from the heart, paying attention to every detail
- Ha Dao – five-star consistency and exemplary service
- Samakee – teamwork above all else
- Sanook – fun, positivity, and happiness in everything we do
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive new business across corporate, leisure and local markets through proactive outreach, networking and relationship management.
- Maximize venue performance by supporting the reception team to convert inbound enquiries and optimize space utilization on key trading dates.
- Conduct venue show-arounds that convert interest into confirmed bookings.
- Create and close sales opportunities - from crafting tailored proposals to managing follow-ups and final detail meetings.
- Build long-term client relationships that drive repeat business, referrals and positive word of mouth.
- Represent the brand locally by attending and contributing to networking events and industry functions.
- Maintain CRM accuracy, ensuring client data, booking progress and pipeline stages are up to date.
- Analyze pre-booked sales trends to identify gaps, forecast demand, and implement action plans to exceed targets.
- Collaborate with the Business Manager on performance reviews, strategic planning and revenue reporting.
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- 2+ years’ experience in a sales lead role within the restaurant industry
- A proven track record of conducting proactive and reactive sales-driven campaigns
- Results-driven
- Well organized with high degree of attention to detail
- Brings an entrepreneurial spirit, with passion and drive
- Self-motivated and confident working independently and as a team
- An expert communicator (verbally and written) and relationship builder
- Has an established network of contacts in the city
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