Business Development & Partnerships Manager

Ruuby; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty services platform in the UK is seeking a Business Development & Partnerships Manager to spearhead sales initiatives and forge new partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess deep industry knowledge with 2+ years experience in hospitality or luxury retail. Responsibilities include generating business opportunities, driving sales cycles from prospecting to closure, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction. Applicants should have a proven track record in B2B sales and a hunger for growth. This role offers a dynamic work environment and significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the hospitality or luxury retail and beauty industries.
• 3-5 years experience in B2B sales, ideally in the beauty and wellness space.
• Proven track record of hitting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain new business opportunities in hospitality and branded sectors.
• Drive the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closure.
• Develop tailored proposals and enablement materials for clients.
• Monitor beauty, hospitality, and corporate wellness industries for trends.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and product teams for seamless onboarding.

Skills

Deep industry relationships in beauty, wellness, and hospitality

B2B sales

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Business Development & Partnerships Manager, Ruuby

Ruuby, the leading on-demand beauty services platform, is on the lookout for an experienced Business Development Associate to spearhead our sales initiatives and partnerships. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep industry relationships to scale Ruuby’s presence across hospitality, fashion, and beauty.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation : Build and maintain new business opportunities in the hospitality and branded sectors through industry contacts and strategic outreach, creating a robust pipeline of opportunities
• Sales and Closing : Drive the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closure, showcasing Ruuby’s value proposition to potential clients and effectively negotiating terms to secure new partnerships
• Sales Enablement : Develop tailored proposals and enablement materials that address the specific needs of each client, ensuring a high rate of conversion and client satisfaction while keeping your pipeline & CRM up to date.
• Market Analysis : Continuously monitor the beauty, hospitality, and corporate wellness industries for trends and opportunities, leveraging insights to refine and adapt your strategy
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Ruuby’s marketing, operations, and product teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process for new clients and to align on broader company initiatives

Who you are

• Deep industry knowledge : You have deep industry relationships across beauty, wellness and hospitality with 2+ years of experience in the hospitality OR luxury retail and beauty industries.
• Commercially savvy : You’ll be responsible for hunting your own leads and leading commercial negotiations to get deals done. You’ll have 3-5 years experience in B2B sales, ideally in the beauty and wellness space. You have acute attention to detail and a track record of hitting sales targets.
• Self starter : We’re a fast paced business with big growth goals, you’re a self-starter who is hungry and dedicated to being a part of our story.