Business Development Manager

£40,000 (£32,750 plus tronc) plus £20,000 OTE

Business Development Manager – Sexy Fish Manchester (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract)

£40,000 (£32,750 plus tronc) plus £20,000 OTE

About Sexy Fish

At Sexy Fish Manchester,every detail is designed to dazzle,from extraordinary interiors to world-class food,cocktails and service. Part of the globally recognised Caprice Holdings collection,Sexy Fish brings the energy of London’s Mayfair to the heart of Manchester,creating a dining and nightlife experience like no other.

About the role

Sexy Fish Manchester is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow revenue from corporate clients,group bookings,private dining and events.

You will be the face of the restaurant in the Manchester business community:building relationships,bringing in new clients and keeping existing ones coming back. This is a proactive,target-driven sales role for someone who knows the city’s corporate and luxury hospitality scene and enjoys being out meeting people.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and win new business from corporate clients,agencies,concierge services,hotels and luxury brands across Manchester and the North West.
• Build and manage a pipeline of leads,converting enquiries into confirmed group bookings,private dining and exclusive hires.
• Develop long-term relationships with key accounts,PAs,event planners and bookers,acting as their main point of contact.
• Represent Sexy Fish at networking events,industry functions and client meetings,including evenings where needed.
• Host site visits and show-rounds,and be present on the floor to welcome key clients and VIP guests.
• Work with the events,reservations and marketing teams to create proposals,packages and campaigns that drive bookings in quieter periods.
• Build partnerships with local businesses,brands and venues that raise the restaurant’s profile.
• Track and report on sales activity,pipeline and revenue against monthly and annual targets.
• Keep the client database accurate and up to date.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends,and share insight with the senior team.

About you

• Proven experience in business development or sales within luxury hospitality,restaurants,hotels or events.
• An established network of corporate and agency contacts in Manchester.
• A track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Confident and polished,with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and organised,able to manage your own pipeline and diary.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Comfortable using CRM and reservation systems.
• Flexible to work some evenings and weekends for events and client hosting.

Benefits:

• 30% Dining discount across our Caprice restaurants (excluding Scott’s Mayfair) & The Ivy Collection
• Access to early pay,savings tools & financial coaching via Stream
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

-Cycle to work scheme and refer-a-friend bonuses up to £1,000

• English language classes,length of service awards & employee recognition bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus,a structured pension scheme with employer contributions

Why Sexy Fish?

Join one of the UK’s most iconic restaurant brands and step into a world where art,gastronomy,and nightlife collide. At Sexy Fish Manchester,you will not only be part of a dynamic,passionate team but also enjoy a competitive package plus incentives,unrivalled career progression and the chance to be at the centre of the city’s luxury dining and social scene.

Join our team and be a part of a distinguished establishment committed to delivering unparalleled hospitality.

We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised,valued,and encouraged.