Business Development Manager - Kents Hill Park

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Job Introduction

Business Development Manager - Kent's Hill Park

• £35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
  • Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
  • Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
  • Exclusive Benefits & 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
  • 25 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
  • 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
  • Competitive and supportive family benefits
  • Day off for baby's first birthday
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • On-going training & development and career pathways
  • Professional subscriptions paid
  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Are you a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager ready to take your career to the next level? Join us at Kent's Hill Park, a thriving residential venue in Milton Keynes, where you'll work closely with the Director of Sales to fuel the growth of our impressive facilities-featuring expansive M&E spaces, abundant bedroom capacity, and on-site leisure options.

If you're passionate about engaging with new clients, showcasing an exceptional venue, and thriving in the excitement of landing new deals, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As our Business Development Manager, you'll actively seek out new business opportunities, build strong relationships with agents and direct clients, follow up on leads, and conduct impressive hotel presentations and site visits. This role is ideal for a Sales Executive/Sales Manager looking for a bigger challenge, or a Senior Conference Executive eager to dive into proactive sales within a reputable hotel group.

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More about the role:

• Office-based role in Milton Keynes
• Cultivate up-to-date knowledge of both local and national businesses to drive revenue across various segments (conference, training, meetings, corporate, and transient)
• Play a key part in executing the Kent's Hill Park sales strategy through direct sales calls, telesales, appointment setting, promotional campaigns, corporate entertaining, networking events, client familiarisation visits, and contract negotiations
• Constantly identify and nurture new accounts in the corporate market
• Explore new business opportunities, entering untapped markets and territories to achieve ambitious targets

• If you're ready to embrace a new challenge and make your mark at one of the region's most versatile venues, we want to hear from you!

Who you are:

• Proven sales experience within the hotel industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident in meeting new people and presenting to groups
• Strong understanding of revenue management principles
• Driving 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.