Business Development Executive

Old Thorns is a four-star resort hotel in Hampshire. The hotel is easily accessible from the A3, and only 30 minutes from the M25 and Portsmouth. Old Thorns offers a wide range of accommodation, conference & function facilities, health club, beauty spa, restaurants & bars, and championship golf course.  We are a popular venue for corporate events, conferences, weddings, tribute nights and golfers and spa guests. 

We are looking for a tenacious and driven Business Development Executive to join our Sales team to proactively develop the business with new and existing clients with a focus on corporate and group business.  

Main Responsibilities:

• To conduct both new business development and account management of existing clients
• To build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs
• To ensure all sales enquiries are dealt with in a proactive manner
• To maintain a consistent approach to up-selling
• To research the local market, identify new target customers and market trends and co-ordinate sales activities 
• To call and visit potential customers for new business and represent the company at exhibitions and networking events 
• To undertake an on-going programme of marketing, mail shots and sales activities 
• To arrange and conduct tours of our facilities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous sales experience in a similar role 
• Proactive and driven approach  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills 
• Smart personal presentation and friendly manner  
• Sound administration and IT skills with a good standard of literacy and numeracy

As well as a competitive salary we offer training & development, company uniform, contributory company pension scheme, free on-site parking and discounted gym membership. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates.  If your application is of interest to us we will normally contact you within 2 weeks of receiving your application.