Business Development Manager.

Business Development Manager - Hospitality Sector (UK & Europe)

Location: Hybrid / Field-based across the UK & Europe
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum + Commission
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager with a focus on the hospitality and leisure sector to lead sales efforts across the UK and Europe.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in B2B solution sales, who thrives on building lasting relationships and driving revenue growth through strategic business development. You will play a key role in expanding our client base within the hospitality industry, identifying new opportunities, and developing partnerships that deliver long-term value.

A car allowance is provided for travel, and commission is paid on all orders generated within your territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed regional revenue targets.

• Identify, engage, and win new business opportunities within the hospitality and leisure market.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients across the UK and Europe.

• Conduct thorough market research to understand emerging trends and competitor activity.

• Leverage Salesforce (or similar CRM) to manage pipelines, track performance, and forecast accurately.

• Prepare detailed sales reports and insights for senior management.

• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums to enhance brand visibility.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within the hospitality, leisure, or service-based industries.

• Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding commercial targets.

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to interpret data and influence pricing/margins.

• Proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM tools to manage customer relationships.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.

• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong organisational skills and commercial acumen.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for customer visits.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary (£35,000 - £45,000)

• Car allowance

• Uncapped commission on all sales across your region

• Company pension scheme

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Life insurance

• Profit sharing

• Flexible hybrid working

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer