Business Development Manager - Kents Hill Park

Business Development Manager - Kents Hill Park

Business Development Manager - Kent\'s Hill Park£35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience23 days + BH’s and additional day off for your birthday Discretionary bonus schemeMedicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children) Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check Exclusive Benefits and Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets Health + Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%) Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards Meals on duty Vodaphone discounts Pension scheme and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back Competitive and supportive family benefits Day off for baby\'s 1st birthday Holiday purchase scheme On-going training, development and career pathways Professional subscriptions paid Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products What you\'ll be doing:Pro-active Business Development Manager with Training, Conference + Corporate accommodation focus, reporting to the Director of Sales at Kent\'s Hill Park.Milton Keynes based residential venue with on-site leisure, large M+E and high-volume bedroom stock.Are you someone who loves dealing with new clients and showcasing an outstanding venue? Do you enjoy the buzz of generating and securing new business and being part of a dynamic venue that appeals to wide audience? If so, we want to hear from you!As Business Development Manager, you will pro-actively source new business for the venue, develop relationships with existing agents and direct clients. Following on sales leads, identifying opportunities, and conducting hotel presentations and site visits.This is a perfect opportunity for a Sale Executive/Sales Manager looking to step up into a larger venue within an establish hotel group or a passionate and driven Senior Conference Executive looking for a new challenge in proactive sales.More about the role:This is an office-based role.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local + national businesses and develop relationships to drive business in all segments (conference, training, meeting, corporate and transient).Contribute to the delivery of the KHP sales strategy, which encompasses direct sales calls; telesales; research; appointment making; promotional campaigns; corporate entertaining, networking, social events, client familiarisation visits and contract negotiation.To constantly recognise and develop new accounts from the corporate markets.To investigate new areas of business in terms of market development into new territories and market segments to quantifiable targets.Who you are:Proven sales experience within the hotel industryExcellent communication skillsConfident in meeting new people and presenting to groupsStrong understanding of revenue management principlesDriving license and vehicle Who we are:Kent\'s Hill Park is part of The Venues Collection; five easily accessible properties located across the UK – a division of Levy UK + Ireland.At Levy UK + Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard. We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate. Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness. We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.