Business Development Manager: Event Sales, Restaurant and Bar

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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality!  We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey... 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT THE MUNICIPAL HOTEL & SPA MGALLERY, LIVERPOOL

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Sales Management and F&B team, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Business Development Manager, with a specialist focus on Restaurant and Bars. This is a great opportunity for someone who has already had some experience within sales, or an events role in hospitality and is looking to grow within a sales position. The primary function is to manage group events and sales for the restaurant and bar, driving covers. The BDM will be an ambassador for the Brand to ensure The Municipal Hotel & Spa – MGallery is represented accurately and in keeping with 5-star luxury service standards, proactively bringing business in.  

Other duties include;

• Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services.
• Handling enquiries and bookings.
• Adding revenue and revenue streams.
• Driver of content for food and beverage outlets on social media, promotion of events, in partnership with the Digital Marketing Team.
• Identifying new opportunities including driving partnerships, events and covers.
• Proactively Managing the loyalty program promotion.
• Creating and managing relationships with PAs and concierges.
• Working to support the operation on the floor and in terms of guest relations.
• Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients.
• Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends.
• Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them.
• Possessing a strong understanding of the Brand, The Hotel and the competition in the industry and positioning.
• Ability to cross sell all areas of the business such as Bedrooms and Spa.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 2 years within an events, marketing, or sales role, ideally within hospitality.
• Written and verbal English essential.
• Good use of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Open table preferred.
• Knowledge of Sales Force, Opera Cloud would be advantageous.

WHAT WE OFFER

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus based on KPI's
• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• Extra days' holiday for your birthday
• Flexible shifts and days
• Discounted car parking
• Central city location
• Happy Benefits
• Pension
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
• This role is Full Time, 5 days over 7.

To learn more about our full benefits package, click here  to watch our employee benefits video.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact   

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