Sykes Holiday Cottages
Client Development Manager
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🌟 We’re Hiring: Client Development Manager 🌟
Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future.
💰 Up to £50,000 (+uncapped bonus and £5,000 car allowance) 📍 Chester HQ (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in-office) ⏱️ Full-time | 37.5 hrs | Monday to Friday.
🚀 About the Role
We are seeking a Client Development Manager with a proven ability to build and nurture a high-quality pipeline of targeted prospects aligned to our value proposition. The role will focus on self-generating opportunities through strategic partnerships, referrals, and outbound prospecting, supported by a strong track record of converting leads into long-term clients.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing
- Target and secure new holiday park & multi-site operator partnerships
- Manage a robust pipeline from first contact to signed deal
- Deliver engaging, tailored pitches and proposals
- Work cross-functionally to support onboarding and delivery
- Support negotiations and drive strong commercial outcomes
- Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities
- Track performance against targets and KPIs
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🎯 What You’ll Bring
- Proven B2B sales/business development experience
- Strong track record of winning new business
- Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Commercial mindset with a consultative approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bonus if you have experience in: travel, leisure, hospitality, property, or tech-enabled businesses
🌱 Why Join Us?
✔️ Uncapped bonus scheme tied to holiday park acquisitions ✔️ £5,000 car allowance ✔️ 33 days holiday (+ options to buy extra) ✔️ Your birthday off ✔️ Enhanced parental leave ✔️ Discounted stays & lifestyle perks ✔️ Health cash plan + 24/7 wellbeing support ✔️ Career development opportunities ✔️ On-site gym & premium office location ✔️ More exciting perks to discover!
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🏡 About Us
At Sykes Holiday Cottages, we’re on a mission to become the UK’s leading holiday let agency. With 23,000+ properties and over 30 years of experience, we’re growing rapidly—and we want ambitious professionals to join us.
Part of the Forge Holiday Group, we foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and growth where impactful ideas are valued and nurtured.
💬 Interested?
Apply now and be part of something exciting—where your ideas and ambition truly drive change.
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