Growth & Partnerships Manager – Hotels & Events

University of Essex; Rowhedge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Essex in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager for Wivenhoe House Hotel and UECS portfolio to drive revenue growth. You will develop sales plans, build pipelines, and convert initial enquiries into revenue while collaborating with Hotel, Operations, Marketing and UECS teams.

You will identify new markets and opportunities, manage relationships with clients and stakeholders, and deliver compelling offers.

Qualifications

• Experience in generating revenue and exceeding targets.
• Knowledge of hotel, meetings and events market.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to attend networking events, conferences and trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to grow revenue.
• Develop sales plans and pipelines; convert enquiries to revenue.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Work with Hotel, Operations, Marketing and UECS teams to meet objectives.
• Attend networking events, conferences and trade shows (early mornings, evenings and weekends).

Skills

Revenue generation

Sales targets

Negotiation

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Networking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial creativity

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

University of Essex in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager for Wivenhoe House Hotel and UECS portfolio to drive revenue growth. You will develop sales plans, build pipelines, and convert initial enquiries into revenue while collaborating with Hotel, Operations, Marketing and UECS teams.

You will identify new markets and opportunities, manage relationships with clients and stakeholders, and deliver compelling offers.