Bussiness Development Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results\-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth, increase revenue, and expand our customer base. You will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, building partnerships, and enhancing the restaurant’s market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities (corporate clients, events, catering, partnerships,)


• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and key stakeholders


• Create and implement sales and marketing strategies to increase revenue


• Drive bookings for private dining, events, and group reservations


• Collaborate with marketing teams on promotions, campaigns, and brand positioning


• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback


• Negotiate contracts, partnerships, and corporate deals


• Represent the restaurant at networking events and community functions


• Monitor sales performance and prepare regular reports for management


• Work closely with operations to ensure service delivery meets client expectations

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or hospitality management


• Strong understanding of the restaurant or hospitality industry


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills


• Ability to meet targets and work in a fast\-paced environment


• Strong organisational and analytical skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, word


• Flexible schedule, including evenings/weekends if required

Desirable Skills

• Experience in restaurant marketing or event sales


• Existing network of corporate or local business contacts


• Knowledge of digital marketing and social media promotion

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Monthly revenue growth targets


• Increase in repeat customer rate and loyalty programme sign\-ups


• Growth in private bookings, events, and corporate accounts


• Customer retention and satisfaction metrics


• ROI on promotions, campaigns, and discount strategies


• Off\-peak sales improvement

What We Offer

• Competitive salary \+ performance\-based bonuses


• Career growth opportunities


• Staff meals and discounts


• Dynamic and supportive work environment

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent, Temporary

Pay: £26,000\.00\-£42,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount


• On\-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Loughborough LE11 2AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• 1\.Experience in restaurant or hospitality business development?

2\.What strategies have you used to increase revenue in your past roles?3\.How do you approach building partnerships with local businesses?
Sales \& Growth Focus
4\.How would you increase weekday or off\-peak sales in our restaurant?
5\.What ideas would you implement to attract new customers in a competitive market?
Customer Retention \& Loyalty

• What kind of loyalty programmes or offers would you introduce for repeat customers?

•How would you encourage customers to return more frequently?
•What’s your approach to handling customer feedback and turning it into business growth?
Creative \& Strategic Thinking
•If our restaurant sales dropped what will you do as next step to increase sale?

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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