Business Development Manager

Caprice Restaurants; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount 30%

Early pay & Stream tools

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme & refer-a-friend

Language classes & awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Seksi Fish Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager on a fixed-term 12-month contract to grow revenue from corporate clients, group bookings, private dining and events. You will be the face of the restaurant in Manchester’s business community, building relationships and bringing in new clients.

This role requires a proactive, target-driven approach with comfort presenting to senior stakeholders and hosting client events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within luxury hospitality, restaurants, hotels or events.
• Established network of corporate and agency contacts in Manchester.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business from corporate clients, agencies, concierge services, hotels and luxury brands across Manchester and the North West.
• Build and manage a pipeline of leads, converting enquiries into confirmed bookings and exclusive hires.
• Develop long-term relationships with key accounts, PAs, event planners and bookers as their main contact.
• Represent Sexy Fish at networking events, industry functions and client meetings, including evenings.
• Host site visits and show-rounds, and be present on the floor to welcome key clients and VIP guests.
• Collaborate with events, reservations and marketing to create proposals and campaigns that drive bookings.
• Build partnerships with local businesses and venues to raise the restaurant's profile.
• Track and report on sales activity, pipeline and revenue against targets.

Skills

Business development

Luxury hospitality network

Sales targets

CRM systems

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Manager - Sexy Fish Manchester (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract)

£40,000 (£32,750 plus tronc) plus £20,000 OTE

About Sexy Fish

At Sexy Fish Manchester, every detail is designed to dazzle, from extraordinary interiors to world-class food, cocktails and service. Part of the globally recognised Caprice Holdings collection, Sexy Fish brings the energy of London's Mayfair to the heart of Manchester, creating a dining and nightlife experience like no other.

About the role

Sexy Fish Manchester is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow revenue from corporate clients, group bookings, private dining and events.

You will be the face of the restaurant in the Manchester business community: building relationships, bringing in new clients and keeping existing ones coming back. This is a proactive, target-driven sales role for someone who knows the city's corporate and luxury hospitality scene and enjoys being out meeting people.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and win new business from corporate clients, agencies, concierge services, hotels and luxury brands across Manchester and the North West.
• Build and manage a pipeline of leads, converting enquiries into confirmed group bookings, private dining and exclusive hires.
• Develop long-term relationships with key accounts, PAs, event planners and bookers, acting as their main point of contact.
• Represent Sexy Fish at networking events, industry functions and client meetings, including evenings where needed.
• Host site visits and show-rounds, and be present on the floor to welcome key clients and VIP guests.
• Work with the events, reservations and marketing teams to create proposals, packages and campaigns that drive bookings in quieter periods.
• Build partnerships with local businesses, brands and venues that raise the restaurant's profile.
• Track and report on sales activity, pipeline and revenue against monthly and annual targets.
• Keep the client database accurate and up to date.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends, and share insight with the senior team.

About you

• Proven experience in business development or sales within luxury hospitality, restaurants, hotels or events.
• An established network of corporate and agency contacts in Manchester.
• A track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Confident and polished, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to manage your own pipeline and diary.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Comfortable using CRM and reservation systems.
• Flexible to work some evenings and weekends for events and client hosting.

Benefits

• 30% Dining discount across our Caprice restaurants (excluding Scott's Mayfair) & The Ivy Collection
• Access to early pay, savings tools & financial coaching via Stream
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and refer-a-friend bonuses up to £1,000
• English language classes, length of service awards & employee recognition bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus, a structured pension scheme with employer contributions

Why Sexy Fish?

Join one of the UK's most iconic restaurant brands and step into a world where art, gastronomy, and nightlife collide. At Sexy Fish Manchester, you will not only be part of a dynamic, passionate team but also enjoy a competitive package plus incentives, unrivalled career progression and the chance to be at the centre of the city's luxury dining and social scene.

Join our team and be a part of a distinguished establishment committed to delivering unparalleled hospitality.

We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged.