This role is pivotal in driving growth and establishing long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders within the hospitality industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, a deep understanding of the hospitality sector, and a passion for business development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, prospect, and generate new business opportunities within the hospitality sector.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with potential clients through cold calling, emails, networking, and social media engagement.
- Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitors, and customer needs, adapting outreach strategies accordingly.
- Qualify leads and set up meetings for the sales team to further engage and convert leads into clients.
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to create tailored outreach campaigns and strategies that resonate with the target audience.
- Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to represent the company and generate new business opportunities.
- Stay up to date with industry developments and maintain a competitive edge in business development strategies.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related field within the hospitality sector.
- Strong understanding of the hospitality industry and market trends.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of working independently to achieve business goals.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.