Business Development Manager

Portobello Road Distillery; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London experience provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand B2B partnerships across hotels, concierges, and corporate clients. The successful candidate will leverage their hospitality network to drive commercial success and manage key events and platforms. This role offers a base salary of £35–40k with a strong commission structure and allows for hybrid work with three days remote. The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience in business development and existing relationships within the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years BD/partnerships experience, ideally in hospitality or experiences.
• Existing concierge, hotel, or corporate client relationships.
• Confident communicator and natural relationship-builder.

Responsibilities

• Grow partnerships with hotels, concierges & corporate event buyers.
• Leverage your network to unlock fast commercial wins.
• Manage agencies & event platforms.
• Support D2C growth through partnerships and seasonal campaigns.
• Conduct outreach and meetings, proposals & concierge training.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

Communication

Self-Motivated

Job description

The Ginstitute is one of London’s most iconic immersive experiences, focused on expanding our B2B reach across hotels, concierges, event agencies, corporate clients and direct‑to‑consumer channels. We’re looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager with an existing network in hospitality or corporate events.

What you’ll do

• Grow partnerships with hotels, concierges & corporate event buyers
• Leverage your network to unlock fast commercial wins
• Manage agencies & event platforms (Virgin, VEDays, GYG, Airbnb Experiences)
• Support D2C growth through partnerships, listings & seasonal campaigns
• Conduct outreach, meetings, proposals & concierge training
• Optimise our B2B & consumer funnels with marketing support
• Represent The Ginstitute at events, tastings & brand trips

What you bring

• 1–5 years BD/partnerships experience (hospitality/experiences ideal)
• Existing concierge, hotel, or corporate client relationships
• Confident communicator & natural relationship-builder
• Organised, self‑motivated, commercially hungry

Why join us

• Hybrid: 3 days remote / 2 days on‑site or in‑market
• Represent one of London’s most loved experiences
• Real ownership & direct impact
• Base £35–40k + strong commission (OTE £40–50k)

📩Apply with your CV + short note on your experience and network.