Business Development Manager

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for expanding Convene Hospitality Group’s footprint across the corporate and association sectors and third-party production companies in the UK and London’s key inbound international markets.

What You Will Do

The role involves research, strategic and tactical sales activity, networking, and engagement with the wider event-tourism ecosystem to generate a pipeline and secure qualified RFPs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a commercial role within the UK meetings and events industry, with a proven track record in proactive selling or business development in London’s corporate and agency markets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a commercial role within the UK meetings and events industry
• Proven track record in proactive selling or business development in London’s corporate and agency markets
• Exceptional networking abilities and relationship-building sales skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong social selling skills

Benefits

• Health and Wellness
• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised eye care
• Subsidised fitness membership
• Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme
• Time Off and Work-Life Balance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay
• Financial Support and Benefits
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
• Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional Development and Recognition
• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones
• Community and Impact
• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do