Sales and Business Development Manager
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30-4pm (will include some weekends and evenings).
Annual Salary £31,787 to £35,041 Depending on Experience
Are you a dynamic and driven sales professional with a passion for business growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can develop innovative sales strategies and build strong partnerships? If so, Bishop Burton College is looking for a Sales and Business Development Manager to drive commercial revenue and maximise the potential of our exceptional facilities.
As the Sales and Business Development Manager at Bishop Burton College, you will lead and manage commercial bookings for conferences, accommodation, and events, developing strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and external partners. Your role involves identifying new business opportunities and implementing strategies to increase revenue, collaborating with internal teams to create unique, engaging events that showcase our facilities. You will ensure seamless coordination of events, delivering outstanding customer experiences, and stay ahead of industry trends to contribute effectively to marketing campaigns.
We are seeking a motivated, results-driven sales professional with strong experience in business development, sales, or commercial management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills, and be a creative thinker capable of generating innovative event ideas. Proficiency in booking platforms and financial reporting tools is essential for success in this role.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 13th April
Interview date: Thursday 17th April
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
