Business Development Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Carcroft; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist leisure and play company is seeking a Business Development Executive to generate new business opportunities and manage client relationships. Candidates should have a proven record in sales or account management and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, travel opportunities, and career development in an engaging, creative industry.

Benefits

£35,000 - £40,000 basic salary

Incentives

Company fleet vehicle

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management.
• Self-motivated and target-driven, able to work independently.
• Willing to travel to client sites and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities in leisure and hospitality.
• Research trends to spot growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver engaging proposals and pitches.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet client expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join a specialist company in the leisure and play sector, supporting the creation of engaging family entertainment venues, indoor play spaces, and active leisure attractions. This role is focused on generating new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and ensuring long-term success through effective account management.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Generation: Identify and approach prospective clients across leisure, hospitality, and family entertainment industries.
• Market Development: Research emerging trends in play, activity, and leisure to spot opportunities for growth.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with operators, developers, and investors, presenting tailored solutions to meet their needs.
• Account Management: Support existing clients by ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Proposals & Pitches: Prepare and deliver persuasive proposals and presentations that communicate the value of our products and services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, operations, and project teams to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded.
• Travel: Visit client sites across the UK (and occasionally internationally) to develop relationships, attend meetings, and support business opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management, ideally in B2B environments.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to spot and secure opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and industry events.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently while part of a wider team.

What We Offer

• £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary, plus incentives.
• Company fleet vehicle provided for client travel.
• Office-based role in Doncaster with regular client interaction and travel.
• Career development opportunities within a growing, creative, and people-focused industry.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for the role of Business Development Manager then please email your CV toor call Jade on (phone number removed).

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