National Business Development Manager - The Venues Collection

Job Description

National Business Development Manager - The Venues Collection

£45,000 per annum

Purpose of the role:
Working with the Head of Sales to identify new business opportunities and create project plans to implement and deliver new business across the group.

Who we are
Part of Levy UK + Ireland, we are a grouping of five easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 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 
  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance 
  • Employee Assistance Programme 
  • 23 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 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 

More about the role
  • This is a Mobile Worker role. You will be required to work at any of our 5 venues, work from home and be out at appointments. (Company car provided)
  • Account manage a number of third party agents and accounts that have opportunity to grow within The Venues Collection and achieve a set revenue target.
  • Build long-term, profitable client relationships with the accounts to enable account revenue growth and retention.
  • Working alongside the Head of Sales to help support the delivery of the Group marketing communication plan.
  • Represent The Venues Collection as agreed at Industry events or Industry Association Partnerships.

 

Who you are

  • Minimum of 5 years sales management experience in a multi-site operation within the UK Hotel sector
  • Track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals
  • Expert negotiator 
  • Highly motivated
  • Confident at building relationships across all stakeholder levels
  • Positive and effective team player who is able to contribute to overall commercial teams success

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. 

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.