Community Development Manager - Cocktail Bar Group

COREcruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Community Development Manager for a growing cocktail bar group in London. You will build a strong local network with businesses, hotels and venues, creating opportunities to bring people through the doors and drive corporate and group business.

You will be the face of the brand in the local community, hosting previews, developing partnerships, and turning relationships into revenue while coordinating with venues to ensure outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality sales, events, partnerships or a similar relationship-led role.
• Strong networker who can build local connections with businesses and venues.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and tracking outreach results.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a network of local businesses, hotels, theatres, restaurants, concierges and community groups.
• Outreach in the local area to introduce venues and create theatre and events opportunities.
• Develop corporate and group business including private hires and events.
• Create partnerships with hotels, theatres and neighbouring businesses.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Events

Partnerships

Business development

CRM systems

Job description

Community Development Manager – Cocktail Bar Group

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus (up to £20,000)
Location: London Office, venue-based and regular local outreach

We’re working with an exciting and growing cocktail bar group who are looking for a confident, commercially minded Community Development Manager to help build the local presence and customer base around their venues.This is a fantastic opportunity for a natural networker who loves hospitality, enjoys being out and about, and knows how to turn great relationships into genuine business opportunities.You’ll become the face of the brand within the local community, building strong connections with businesses, hotels, theatres, restaurants, residents and other key local partners.The goal is to create a loyal customer base and drive new corporate, group, pre- and post-theatre business into the venues.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building and managing a strong network of local businesses, hotels, theatres, restaurants, concierges and community groups
• Getting out into the local area, introducing the venues, hosting previews and creating opportunities to bring people through the doors
• Developing new corporate and group business, from team drinks and client entertaining to private hire and events
• Creating mutually beneficial partnerships with hotels, theatres and neighbouring businesses
• Identifying opportunities to bring in pre- and post-theatre trade and other local customer groups
• Using CRM and customer data to identify new opportunities and reconnect with existing or lapsed customers
• Building strong relationships with local offices and becoming their go-to contact for events and entertaining
• Working closely with the venue teams to convert leads into bookings and ensure every guest receives an excellent experience
• Tracking activity, leads, conversions and revenue, reporting regularly on the impact of your outreach

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced in hospitality sales, events, partnerships, business development or a similar relationship-led role
• A genuine people person and natural networker
• Confident, warm and proactive, with the ability to open doors and build long-term relationships
• Commercially aware and comfortable working towards revenue targets
• Organised and self-motivated, with excellent follow-up skills
• Comfortable using CRM systems and customer data to drive activity
• Flexible and happy to attend events and work occasional evenings when required