Franchise Hotel - Business Development Manager - Events

InterContinental Hotels Group; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Shepperton seeks a dynamic proactive business development manager for its events space. Responsibilities include driving sales for events, nurturing client relationships, and promoting the Storyboard product. Candidates should have a passion for hospitality and strong sales skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and growth opportunities within the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus scheme

Staff discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• A people person with energy and confidence.
• Drive to succeed in sales and events.
• Team player with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sell the Storyboard Meetings & Events product.
• Bring in new business for weddings and corporate events.
• Nurture client relationships from start to finish.

Skills

Sales experience

Event promotion

Relationship building

Driving license

Job description

About the Role

Do you love turning ideas into unforgettable moments? Are you a natural storyteller who thrives on connecting with people? Then you might be the perfect fit for Storyboard, the events space at Holiday Inn Shepperton. We are seeking a dynamic and driven proactive business development manager to join our team.

Storyboard isn’t just a venue – it’s a blank canvas where memories are made, weddings that sparkle, conferences that inspire, and celebrations that people talk about for years to come. We’re looking for a passionate Sales person to help us grow our story.

In this exciting and highly visible role, you will be responsible for proactively driving both event and room sales, nurturing new and existing client relationships, and increasing awareness and uptake of our innovative Storyboard offering. You will work closely with the on-property reactive sales team to collaboratively bring about success.

This is a hotel-based role, but one that requires you to be out and about – meeting clients, hosting site visits, attending networking events, and generating business opportunities both locally and further afield. You’ll need to be confident, engaging, and above all, target-driven with a strong passion for sales and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively sell and promote the Storyboard Meetings & Events product to corporate and agency clients.
• Bring in new business across weddings, dry hires, celebrations, and corporate events.
• Be the face of Storyboard – hosting tours, building trust, and getting clients excited about their big day.
• Nurture relationships from first “hello” to final toast.
• Smash sales targets (and celebrate when you do!).
• Work together with our reactive and operational events team to ensure show-stopping occasions.
• Attend relevant trade shows, networking events, and industry gatherings.

Requirements

• A people person with energy, confidence, and creativity.
• Some experience in sales or events – but more importantly, a drive to succeed.
• Someone who thrives on targets, deadlines, and a buzzing events calendar.
• A team player with an eye for detail and a love of hospitality.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (travel is essential).

Benefits

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.

• Competitive salary with an attractive bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a leading hotel brand.
• Staff discounts and benefits as part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts network.