Business Development Executive

De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.Business Development ExecutiveAre you looking for your next Sales role?We are recruiting for a Business Development Executive to join our proactive sales team at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor.As the Business Development Executive you will report to the Director of Sales and create and maintain professional relationships with new and existing corporate clients, promoting the properties Meeting and Corporate Event facilities at all times to exceed targets and ensure maximum commercial success.You will conduct appointments, either on-site, at client offices or industry events, to showcase the hotel facilities and generate enquiries for future business.Research and pro-actively convert new corporate opportunities, with a particular focus on conferences, day meetings and transient corporate accounts.Assist in the creation and implementation of a cohesive, ‘pro-active’ sales plan for the conference, events, corporate and local & UK marketsAssist the Director of Sales with key projects and campaignsThe successful candidate will have;• Proactive sales experience ideally from within the hospitality sector such as Hotels, Restaurants or venues• Excellent communication and presentation skills to be able to positively represent De Vere• Have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle as this role will involve travel within the UK• Great planning and organisation skills; looking ahead and influencing budget and properties 3 and 5 year plans by setting demanding but realistic targets and methods of achieving them.• An understanding of the technical and professional aspects of your work and the drive to continually maintain technical knowledge is also essential.The Pay & Benefits:At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Sales Office Manager.£28,000 to £30,000 Dependent On Experience + £3,000 car allowanceUncapped Bonus Incentive Scheme based on performance.Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilitiesStay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym membershipsWe believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestonesDiscover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive seasonExplore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
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