Business Development Manager - Groups Meetings & Events - New Milton, Hampshire

Working for six of the most iconic hotels in the UK, you will be fundamental to the ever expanding success of these hotels. Working within an established team and with no two days being the same, this is a job for someone who has appetite and wants to work for the pinnacle of hotels…

Aim of the Business Development Manager role

Responsible for managing and developing of Groups, Meetings and Corporate accounts for the Iconic collection. Collaborating closely with the ILH and Hotels Sales Directors. 

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Service Charge
• Cashback Healthcare scheme after 3 months service
• Staff stays and Friends & Family rate at all our Iconic Properties
• 25% discount on all F&B at Iconic properties
• Social Events
• Private healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus 
• Team assistance helpline and access to professional services

Key responsibilities of the Business Development Director

• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline through strategic prospecting, networking and relationship building
• Identify new industries and pursue new business opportunities for groups, meetings and event spaces within Iconic Luxury Hotels
• Ensure the outline and delivery of the annual strategy for designated segments and markets, aligning expense budgets with designated activities and managing expenses effectively
• Develop a comprehensive and measurable account strategy plan for all key accounts

Business Development Manager  - About you 

• Experience of driving revenue through proactive sales to secure new business opportunities for MICE segment within the UK domestic market
• Comprehensive understanding of hospitality and luxury hotel market
• Proven sales experience to drive business forward
• Demonstrable business development success in previous roles
• Pro-active and self-motivation approach to effectively generate and close business leads