Business Development Manager

Sexy Fish; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount across Caprice and Ivy

Early pay & financial tools via Stream

Maternity & paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Language classes

Employee recognition bonuses

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Job summary

Sexy 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 driving new and recurring business.

The role requires proactive, target-driven sales expertise in luxury hospitality with excellent communication skills and an established local network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within luxury hospitality.
• Established network of corporate and agency contacts in Manchester.
• Track record of meeting revenue targets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business from corporate clients and agencies.
• Build and manage a pipeline of leads for group bookings and private events.
• Develop long-term relationships with key accounts and event planners.
• Represent Sexy Fish at networking events and client meetings.
• Host site visits and show-rounds; welcome VIP guests.
• Collaborate with events, reservations and marketing teams to drive bookings.
• Track sales activity and report progress against targets.
• Maintain accurate client database and monitor market trends.

Skills

Luxury hospitality sales

Networking & relationships

CRM proficiency

Target-driven

Excellent communication

Tools

CRM systems

Reservation systems

Job description

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

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.

• 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.