Business Development Manager

Role Description A London based venture capital firm is looking for a newly created Business Development Manager role for one of it’s businesses – Longbow Management Services UK Limited. The Company is the hospitality portfolio company specializing in hospitality with operations in the UK and in Italy. We are scaling up the team to support the real estate development project in line with our branding and strategy and are now looking for a Business Development Manager. Reporting directly to the COO, Longbow, the Business Development Manager of Longbow will have a key role in managing our business development projects and operations. Central to the success of this role will be the capacity to thrive in an ever-evolving environment and insuring both guest satisfaction as well as revenue growth. Required skills Strategic Sales Planning and Execution Target market identification: Understanding market trends and competitive analysis. Agility: Pivoting strategies in response to industry dynamics. Relationship Building and Client Management: Networking: Adept at nurturing client relationships. Exceptional service: Ensuring repeat business by providing outstanding service. Long-term partnership: Focusing on sustained relationships rather than one-time transactions. Market Knowledge: Staying informed about industry trends and competitors. Revenue Management: Pricing Strategies: Setting optimal prices. Demand Forecasting: Anticipating market demand. Inventory Optimization: Managing availability. Analytical Skills: Interpreting market data, financial reports, and performance metrics. Making informed decisions to maximize revenue. Negotiation Skills: skilful negotiator, able to mediate terms and conditions, ensuring legal compliance, and achieving favourable outcomes. Listening Skills: Active listening to understand client needs and preferences. Resilience: Persistence in sales efforts, even when faced with challenges. Creativity: Innovative approaches to make a lasting impression on clients. Effective Communication: Persuasive communication to close deals. Active listening to understand client needs. Cultural Intelligence: Thriving in diverse cultural contexts. Hospitality Expertise: Understanding the unique aspects of the hospitality industry. Start-up mentality; comfortable with ambiguity, flexible on timelines and swiftly changing priorities. Highly confidential; exercise absolute discretion and display strong judgement Integrity, work ethic Relevant university degree, BA or equivalent Fluency in English (other languages is a plus) Please send your CV to peoplesentiem.com