Cluster Business Development Manager

I'm currently working with a Hotel Group, who are the most successful and largest hotel group in Ireland, and now have a growing presence in the UK and Continental Europe.

Their portfolio consists of 51, primarily 4-star hotels situated in city-centre locations. They are continuing our sustained growth and expansion with the opening of new hotels in the following UK cities, Shoreditch London, Brighton & Manchester Cathedral Quarter.

They are seeking a new Cluster Business Development Manager, location in the heart of London.

They pride themselves on offering plenty of room for career growth, lots of responsibility and autonomy, and a brilliant work culture.

I am seeking a motivated and sales orientated person to fill the role of Business Development Manager, reporting into the Cluster Sales & Marketing Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Source and win new corporate, function and special event business for the Hotel.
Maintaining their existing accounts and generate new business from these accounts as per targets agreed.
Support the Sales & marketing Manager in production of daily/ weekly reports.
Conduct an agreed number of sales calls and site inspections to maintain and develop new business.
Identify Key Competitors and carry out regular competitor analysis.
Prepare and execute specific annual and quarterly sales and marketing action plans
Maintain up to date client databases and the CRM system.
Participate fully in all sales activities including sales researching, telesales, sales calls, corporate client entertaining, social events and promotions
Identify key competitors and carry out regular competitor analysis, monitoring their performance, rates, and sales activity.

Requirements:

3 years' experience in a similar role.
3rd level Degree
A warm, friendly, and approachable personality
The ability to work on your own initiative, as well as being capable of working as part of a team.

Benefits:

Access to their Learning and Development programmes, including Apprenticeships programmes
Opportunities for career progression and advancement within the hotel group
Competitive employee, friends & family rates for overnight stays in their Hotels
25% discount off Food & Beverage when using Company Hotels Facilities
Up to 33 days holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) based on lenght of service
Access to Life Works, our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support
Regular employee appreciation events, including Staff parties through the year and monthly employee rewards programmes
Complimentary use of the hotel gym
Free employee meals on duty