Sales and Business Development Executive

Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic Hampshire hotel as a Sales and Business Development Executive, where you will drive new revenue across corporate and leisure segments. This dynamic role includes external business development and internal sales support. With a supportive team and opportunities for long-term growth, you will play a key role in revitalizing the hotel while interacting with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in hotel, hospitality, or event sales.
• Strong local knowledge and existing network are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across core segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and event planners.
• Support the Sales Manager in executing the hotel’s sales strategy.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Self-driven

Flexibility

Education

Minimum 3 years in hotel, hospitality, or event sales

Job description

Sales and Business Development Executive

Full-Time

Immediate Start

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

About Us

Botleigh Grange Hotel is a landmark 60-room property nestled in the Hampshire countryside, offering elegant accommodation, weddings, private events, and corporate hospitality. As part of our ongoing transformation and growth, we are looking for a proactive, commercially-minded Sales & Business Development Executive to help us generate new business and support our experienced Sales Manager in achieving revenue targets.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic sales professional with a passion for building relationships and securing business. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving new revenue, activating local partnerships, and enhancing our sales pipeline across corporate, group, leisure and event segments.

This hybrid role combines external business development with internal sales support and event coordination, offering variety and growth potential for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

· Identify and pursue new business opportunities across core segments: corporate, wedding, leisure groups, wellness, and private events

· Conduct sales outreach through calls, visits, networking, and attending trade/industry events

· Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, event planners, travel agents, and key decision-makers

· Support the Sales Manager in executing the hotel’s sales strategy and sharing regular updates on pipeline and leads

· Follow up on leads, lapsed accounts, and declined enquiries to convert future opportunities

· Represent the hotel at external functions, showcases, and promotional events

· Respond to sales and event enquiries, converting them into confirmed bookings

· Conduct client site visits and act as a key contact for event planning and delivery

· Coordinate with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and guest satisfaction

· Assist with promotional campaigns and database management (CRM, follow-ups, reporting)

About You

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in hotel, hospitality, or event sales

· Proven ability to generate and convert new business

· Strong local knowledge and an existing network are highly desirable

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

· Self-driven and target-oriented, but also a strong team player

· Flexibility to attend events or site visits during evenings/weekends as needed

Why Join Us?

· Work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive Sales Manager

· Play a key role in the growth of a revitalised, historic Hampshire hotel

· Enjoy a varied, dynamic role with plenty of client interaction

· Supportive team environment and long-term career development opportunities

To Apply Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to: [e-mail]

Botleigh Grange is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.