As a Business Development Manager your primary role is to drive revenue
by identifying and securing new business opportunities across various market
segments.
Job Responsibilities:
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Business Development & Revenue Growth
Identify,
evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities to increase hotel revenue.
Develop strategies to expand the hotel’s corporate, MICE (Meetings,
Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), leisure, and group client base.
Maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking,
and relationship-building.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity
to identify areas of opportunity or improvement.
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Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships
with key corporate clients, travel agents, DMCs, and event planners.
Conduct regular client visits, sales calls, and presentations to promote
hotel services and offerings.
Handle high-value clients and ensure
personalized attention to meet client satisfaction and loyalty.
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Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Collaborate
with the sales and marketing team to develop annual sales strategies
and promotional plans.
Work closely with revenue management to align
business development strategies with pricing and inventory controls.
Analyze business performance metrics and sales reports to track progress
against targets and KPIs.
?? Partnerships &
Promotions
Explore and establish partnerships with local
businesses, tourism boards, and global travel companies to drive visibility
and bookings.
Develop promotional campaigns in coordination with
the marketing team to attract targeted segments.
Attend industry trade
shows, networking events, and business forums to represent the hotel
and generate leads.
?? Proposal Development &
Contracting
Prepare compelling proposals, presentations,
and tender documents for potential clients and partners.
Negotiate
and finalize contracts in line with hotel standards and revenue goals.
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Cross-Department Collaboration
Work in sync with
the operations, F&B, front office, and events teams to ensure seamless
execution of booked business.
Provide detailed handovers and stay
involved during key client events or VIP stays.