Business Development Manager - Kent\'s Hill Park£35,000 - £38,000 depending on experienceMedicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare checkExclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema ticketsHealth & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and ExpediaShopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping CardsMeals on dutyVodaphone discountsPension scheme and Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme25 days + BH\'s and additional day off for your birthday2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year backCompetitive and supportive family benefitsDay off for baby\'s first birthdayHoliday purchase schemeOn-going training & development and career pathwaysProfessional subscriptions paidFinancial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance productsAre 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.More about the role:Office-based role in Milton KeynesCultivate 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 negotiationsConstantly identify and nurture new accounts in the corporate marketExplore new business opportunities, entering untapped markets and territories to achieve ambitious targetsIf 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 industryExcellent communication skillsConfident in meeting new people and presenting to groupsStrong understanding of revenue management principlesDriving 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.
