Business Development Manager - London

Business Development Manager (Leisure Sales) - The Marylebone Hotel, London

An exciting opportunity is now available for a passionate and experienced Leisure Sales professional to join our Head office in London as Business Development Manager for Leisure Sales EMEA.

Working alongside the three London Directors of Sales and reporting directly to the group Head of Sales, you will be responsible for maximising all sales and revenue opportunities in the Leisure market by introducing new business opportunities for the group and effectively account managing our key leisure clients. In addition, you will be responsible for recommending, planning and delivering an integrated leisure sales strategy for London.

The ideal candidate will be working in the luxury sector in a proactive sales position with knowledge of the London leisure market. As frequent travel across the UK, US, Ireland and Europe is required for the role, flexibility and a willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis is key. 

We are now accepting applications from experienced Business Development Managers to join our team.  

Key requirements:

• Manage and develop key high-rate leisure accounts, providers and partners
• Develop and manage a number of key industry partnerships to deliver the desired business mix
• To source new high-rated leisure business locally and internationally
• To measure the effectiveness of all leisure sales strategies against specific KPIs
• Maintain and develop an excellent understanding of the US and European leisure markets
• Maintain an excellent knowledge of trends and best practices and internally communicate these finds
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to maximise the distribution of all offers, promotions and packages
• Lead leisure sales relationship with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) partners, maximizing usage of database and joint sales efforts
• Identify sales opportunities for members of The Doyle Collection portfolio
• Represent The Doyle Collection at all relevant trade events and exhibitions and workshops with industry bodies ie. ETOA, UK Inbound, London & Partners, Visit Britain
• To be an ambassador of The Doyle Collection at all times, representing the company and its core values with the utmost professionalism

The perks of working as a Business Development Manager (Leisure Sales)

• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Save money with our Cycle to Work scheme and plan for your future with our pension
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Plus more ...

The Doyle Collection

At the heart of our business is a warmth of service that stems from our family ownership, imbuing our properties with the familiarity of a member's club and the intimacy of a private home.

Each of our eight hotels  landmark buildings in unrivalled city locations, has its own distinct personality that is rooted in, and authentic to, its neighbourhood. Innovation and ongoing investment ensure a boutique, cosmopolitan yet local feel as seen in our cool destination restaurants, bars and event spaces while our heritage lends character to our vision of informal luxury, timeless style and the very best guest experience.

We are delighted that the Doyle Collection is listed as one of the Best Large Workplaces 2017 and again in 2018.

Apply today to join us as Business Development Manager - Leisure Sales 

The Doyle Collection is an equal opportunities employer.