Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager (UK & Europe)

Location: Hybrid / Flexible (UK-based) - 1 day in the office

Salary: 60000 - 80000 Benefits

Type: Full-Time Permanent

The Opportunity

Were partnering with an award-winning international design and consultancy business that specialises in creating exceptional hospitality leisure and guest experiences for leading brands across the UK Europe and global markets.

Due to continued growth they are looking to appoint a Senior Business Development Manager to drive new business activity and strengthen relationships across the hospitality sector throughout the UK and Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced Business Development professional or a commercially minded hospitality leader looking to transition into a strategic business development role. If you have strong industry connections a passion for hospitality and enjoy building relationships that create commercial opportunities wed love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team youll play a key role in identifying developing and securing new business opportunities across hospitality leisure and food & beverage sectors.

Working closely with marketing design and operational teams youll be responsible for developing a strong pipeline of opportunities nurturing client relationships and helping position the business as a leading partner within the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UK and European hospitality markets.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers operators developers and hospitality brands.
• Attend industry events exhibitions conferences and networking functions.
• Generate and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Lead client meetings presentations and proposal discussions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling commercial proposals and presentations.
• Maintain accurate CRM records forecasts and business development reporting.
• Contribute to growth strategies and market expansion plans.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions.

About You

Were interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven success in business development sales account management or commercial leadership.
• Strong understanding of the hospitality leisure or food & beverage sectors.
• Existing industry network and ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine interest in design branding customer experience or hospitality innovation.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events when required.

Why Apply

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected international consultancy with an outstanding reputation in its sector.

Youll benefit from:

• Salary of 60000 - 80000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to major hospitality and leisure brands.
• A collaborative and supportive culture.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• The chance to combine commercial success with creativity innovation and guest experience.