Business Development Manager 12m FTC
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Job Title: Business Development Manager (MICE Market) 12-months Fixed Term contract Location: A mix of working from home and office-based across The Royal Academy of Arts, W1J 0BD and Wallace Collection W1U 3BN Highly Competitive Depending on Experience plus Sales Bonus 40 Hours / Monday to Friday with flexibility for weekends or evenings Job Introduction If you know the London MICE market inside out and thrive on winning new business, this is a role where you can truly make your mark. We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover , leading growth across a portfolio of some of the UK's most distinctive venues. This is a high-impact role focused on generating new opportunities, strengthening key accounts, and elevating our presence across London-while also introducing clients to our exceptional venues in Scotland. You'll be the face of the brand in the capital: building relationships, spotting opportunities others miss, and creating experiences that keep clients coming back. If you enjoy a fast-paced, target-driven environment and take pride in delivering standout client experiences, you'll fit right in. To learn more about heritage portfolio please click
Responsibilities
- Drive new business across the London MICE market, building a strong and consistent pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and industry engagement
- Manage and grow key accounts, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and strengthen long-term client relationships
- Deliver against a £1m+ sales target, balancing new business generation with strategic account development
- Promote and sell a portfolio of premium venues, maximising opportunities through cross-selling across the wider UK offering
- Develop and execute a targeted regional sales plan aligned with the overall UK sales strategy
- Act as a brand ambassador, representing the business at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities
- For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description
- What You Bring:
- Commercial awareness
- Strong proactive sales skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Knowledge of the London MICE market
- High level of organisation, communication and professionalism
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
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