Business Development

Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Watford area
Permanent: Full Time Role
Salary: Competitive base + commission

Are you a driven and dynamic sales professional with a passion for hospitality and business growth? Our client are looking for an experienced Sales professional to join their team and lead the charge in building strong client relationships, securing new business, and boosting revenue.
You'll play a key role in driving B2B sales, identifying new revenue opportunities, and building lasting partnerships with corporate clients. This is a hands-on, proactive sales role focused on both new business development and relationship management.

What You'll Be Doing
Building and nurturing strong relationships with corporate clients and key accounts
Proactively generating new business through outbound sales activity and local market engagement
Managing your sales pipeline using CRM systems and maintaining accurate client data
Collaborating on the hotels' annual sales plans, budgets, and strategies
Conducting site visits, client appointments, and attending networking events
Monitoring the market and competitor activity to stay ahead of trends
Driving cross-selling opportunities
Supporting weekly and monthly business reviews with sales insights and updates

Skills and Experience Required
Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within hospitality, hotels, or events
A strong track record of outbound sales and securing new business
Confident communicator and relationship builder with excellent presentation skills
Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness
Organised, proactive, and target-driven with a passion for results
Full UK driving license (travel required to meetings and events)

Benefits
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment
Competitive salary and commission scheme
Employee discounts
EAP

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