Business Development Manager

Bespoke Hotels; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Service charge included

Career development

Team social events

Uniform

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Hotel Gotham Bristol, part of Bespoke Hotels, seeks a proactive Business Development Manager to build the commercial foundations before opening and during the first chapter. You will identify new opportunities, cultivate client relationships and drive revenue across bedrooms, events and F&B.

You will represent Gotham in Bristol, creating opportunities and delivering a distinctive, iconic experience. In this role you will collaborate with PR and Central Marketing, maintain a strong local

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills demonstrated in hospitality or sales environments.
• Meticulous attention to detail in planning and follow-up.
• Ability to thrive as part of a high-performing team and collaborate with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a proactive sales strategy across bedrooms, events and all F&B outlets.
• Identify and secure new business across leisure, group, agency, local and regional markets.
• Drive group bedroom revenue, increasing room nights, average rate and overall revenue.
• Promote Gotham's F&B experiences, including signature outlets, maximizing private hire, dining and corporate opportunities.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with local businesses, event agencies, travel partners, and key influencers.
• Generate new business through sales calls, networking, client entertaining, show rounds and industry events.
• Work closely with Reservations, F&B and Operations to ensure opportunities are converted and delivered.
• Monitor local competitors, market trends and commercial opportunities, using insights to strengthen Gotham's offering.
• Collaborate with PR and Bespoke Hotels Central Marketing to maintain an engaging Gotham presence across social and local marketing.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, leads, accounts and hotel data, reporting on performance and opportunities.
• Represent Hotel Gotham Bristol at industry events and networking opportunities, acting as an ambassador for the Gotham brand.
• Support the hotel's business planning, local marketing, merchandising and pursuit of industry recognition.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Hotel Gotham first turned heads in Manchester, earning the title of "Europe's sexiest hotel". Following a show-stopping opening in Newcastle, the curtain now rises on the next act of the Gotham story - and this time, Bristol takes centre stage.

The iconic Grade II listed Guildhall is being thoughtfully transformed into Bristol's first luxury five star lifestyle hotel. Rich in history and architectural grandeur, expect breathtaking Gothic windows, magnificent stained glass and original period features around every corner. It's a setting worthy of Gotham.

Hotel Gotham is more than just a hotel – it’s a way of life. A vibe. A 5-star, theatrical, vibrant, stylish, dramatic experience – for guests and colleagues.

As Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in building the commercial foundations of Hotel Gotham Bristol ahead of opening and throughout its first chapter. You'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships and driving revenue across the entire hotel, from bedrooms and events to every F&B outlet.

This role is about more than sales, you'll be the face of Gotham in the Bristol market, building relationships, creating opportunities and ensuring the hotel becomes a destination for business, celebrations, dining and unforgettable experiences. You'll be responsible in assisting build our local presence, keeping our socials current and relevant and ensuring Gotham remains distinctive and iconic.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop and deliver a proactive sales strategy across bedrooms, events and all F&B outlets
• Identify and secure new business across leisure, group, agency, local and regional markets
• Drive group bedroom revenue, increasing room nights, average rate and overall revenue
• Promote Gotham's F&B experiences, including our signature restaurant, Judges Chambers, GUILT and rooftop bar, COPPER, maximising private hire, dining and corporate opportunities
• Build and nurture strong relationships with local businesses, event agencies, travel partners, and key influencers.
• Generate new business through sales calls, networking, client entertaining, show rounds and industry events
• Work closely with department heads, Reservations, F&B and Operations to ensure opportunities are successfully converted and delivered
• Monitor local competitors, market trends and commercial opportunities, using insight to strengthen Gotham's offering
• Collaborate with PR and Bespoke Hotels Central Marketing to maximise opportunities and maintain an engaging, on-trend Gotham presence across social and local marketing
• Maintain accurate sales activity, leads, accounts and hotel data, while reporting regularly on performance and opportunities
• Represent Hotel Gotham Bristol at industry events and networking opportunities, acting as a true ambassador for the Gotham brand
• Support the hotel's business planning, local marketing, merchandising and pursuit of industry recognition

We're looking for passionate hospitality professionals ready to take centre stage and help bring the Gotham experience to life from day one. If you have exceptional communication skills, outstanding attention to detail and thrive as part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Hotel Gotham Bristol?

• Be part of the opening team at Bristol's first luxury five-star lifestyle hotel.
• Work in one of the city's most iconic historic buildings.
• Join a passionate, supportive and ambitious founding cast.
• Opportunities for training, career development and progression.
• Staff discounts
• Inclusion in service charge additional to salary
• Calendar of Team Social Events
• Unique monthly code for discounted stays at a number of Bespoke Hotels
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Years Service Recognition
• Uniform
• Employee of the Month