Luxury Hospitality Biz Dev Manager – Manchester

Caprice Restaurants; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount 30%

Early pay & Stream tools

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme & refer-a-friend

Language classes & awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Seksi Fish Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager on a fixed-term 12-month contract to grow revenue from corporate clients, group bookings, private dining and events. You will be the face of the restaurant in Manchester’s business community, building relationships and bringing in new clients.

This role requires a proactive, target-driven approach with comfort presenting to senior stakeholders and hosting client events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within luxury hospitality, restaurants, hotels or events.
• Established network of corporate and agency contacts in Manchester.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business from corporate clients, agencies, concierge services, hotels and luxury brands across Manchester and the North West.
• Build and manage a pipeline of leads, converting enquiries into confirmed bookings and exclusive hires.
• Develop long-term relationships with key accounts, PAs, event planners and bookers as their main contact.
• Represent Sexy Fish at networking events, industry functions and client meetings, including evenings.
• Host site visits and show-rounds, and be present on the floor to welcome key clients and VIP guests.
• Collaborate with events, reservations and marketing to create proposals and campaigns that drive bookings.
• Build partnerships with local businesses and venues to raise the restaurant's profile.
• Track and report on sales activity, pipeline and revenue against targets.

Skills

Business development

Luxury hospitality network

Sales targets

CRM systems

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Seksi Fish Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager on a fixed-term 12-month contract to grow revenue from corporate clients, group bookings, private dining and events. You will be the face of the restaurant in Manchester’s business community, building relationships and bringing in new clients.

This role requires a proactive, target-driven approach with comfort presenting to senior stakeholders and hosting client events.