Business Development Manager

Burlington Hotel; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

Incentives

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

Hotel Gotham is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the hospitality sector. You will develop and execute winning strategies, identify opportunities with corporate accounts, travel agencies, and key industry players, and build strong relationships to expand our market presence.

You’ll need energy, charm and an entrepreneurial mindset, with proven sales or business development experience in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or similar roles within hospitality.
• Strong communication, negotiation, time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a winning business development strategy.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with corporate accounts, travel agencies, and industry players.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and performance metrics.
• Create compelling proposals with sales and marketing teams.
• Represent Hotel Gotham at industry events and networking functions.

Skills

Energetic

Charming

Proactive

Entrepreneurial

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Business Administration degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We were going to advertise for a ‘Business Development Manager’. But that would be a very boring title for what is a very exciting job.

Call it what you like – but what we’re really after is someone to put the HOT into HOTEL.

Whoever takes on this role will be developing more than just business. Gotham is a way of life. A vibe. A 5-star-studded, theatrical, vibrant, stylish, dramatic experience – for guests and staff.

We want someone to reach for the stars.

You’ll need to be energetic, charming, proactive and entrepreneurial. A bit of a multi-tasking marvel. And you’ll have the experience, ability and determination to:

• Quickly attune yourself to the Hotel Gotham and Bespoke Hotels brands
• Develop and execute a winning business development strategy.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through positive relationships with corporate accounts, travel agencies, and key industry players.
• Conduct and act on market research, competitor analysis and performance metrics.
• Create compelling, creative proposals with your sales and marketing teams.
• Represent Hotel Gotham at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions.

You’ll also have …

• A degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Proven communication, negotiation, time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

We don’t like hospitality. We love it.

We’ll offer you a competitive salary and incentives, ample scope for personal development and discounted hotel stays for you, your family, and friends.

Not everyone you meet exudes positivity about careers in hospitality … long hours and all that. We do. We actually love hospitality. We think Hotel Gotham is a joyous, vibrant, exciting hotel brand. Come and hit us with your enthusiasm for this exciting role.