via reed · 19 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Business Development Manager

HR GO Recruitment
Kent Full-time GBP 45,000 – 50,000
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Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Kent area (Home base with travel across Kent)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum plus car allowance
Job Type: Full time/permanent

Overview
We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive business growth and manage strategic accounts within the hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and account management with hotels and luxury resorts, and the ability to build deep, long-lasting relationships that deliver measurable revenue and satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to achieve revenue, margin and market share targets

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities with hotels, luxury resorts and other hospitality clients

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, acting as the primary commercial contact and trusted advisor

  • Forge and nurture senior-level relationships with hotel owners, general managers, directors of sales and procurement teams

  • Negotiate commercial terms and close contracts that drive profitable growth

  • Maintain an active pipeline, forecast accurately and report sales performance to leadership

  • Work cross functionally with marketing, operations and product teams to tailor offers and deliver exceptional client outcomes

  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows and client meetings as required

Required skills and experience
  • Demonstrable success in business development and account management.

  • Strong relationship building skills with a track record of winning and retaining strategic hospitality clients.

  • Experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing complex sales cycles

  • Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging at C-suite level

  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets and manage a robust sales pipeline

  • Willingness to travel regularly across the assigned territory and to attend industry events

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