Business Development Manager (FTC)

Your salary will be based on an annual rate of £45,000,pro rata for the 3-month fixed-term period.

Business Development Manager (FTC)

Christmas is our biggest,brightest season and we want someone who can make it count.

Shelter Hall is Brighton's iconic seafront venue,bringing together world-beating street food,buzzing bars,events and unforgettable group experiences under one roof. As the festive season kicks in,the venue comes alive with events and our famous seafront igloos. We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to seize the moment and drive new business through the door.

This is a fast-paced,high-impact role for a natural networker who knows Brighton inside out. You'll tap into your local contacts,open new doors and turn relationships into bookings — corporate events,group celebrations,private hire and igloo sales — during our busiest and most exciting trading period.

What you'll be doing

• Building and delivering a fast-paced business development plan focused on Christmas revenue
• Driving corporate events,group bookings,private hire and igloo sales
• Activating your Brighton network and forging new relationships with local employers,agencies and decision-makers
• Partnering with hotels,concierges and local businesses to bring in new custom
• Reactivating lapsed accounts and building fresh prospect lists through local mapping,referrals and LinkedIn
• Hosting site visits and showcases that turn interest into confirmed bookings
• Keeping a clear pipeline and working hand-in-glove with the venue team

What you'll bring

• A strong knowledge of Brighton and an established network of local corporate contacts
• Proven experience in business development,corporate or venue sales,or events — ideally in hospitality,leisure or hotels
• A track record of winning new business,building partnerships and hitting revenue targets
• The confidence to open doors,build trust fast and turn conversations into commercial wins
• A proactive,resilient,organised approach — ready to hit the ground running

The details

• Based at Shelter Hall,Brighton seafront (ideally Brighton-based,minimum three days a week on site)
• Three-month temporary Christmas contract
• Reporting to the General Manager and working alongside our Sales & Marketing team

Why Shelter Hall?

This is your chance to make a visible impact at one of Brighton's most exciting hospitality venues,in a one-of-a-kind seafront setting. You'll join a team that's passionate,commercial,collaborative and kind — one that moves quickly,backs each other and genuinely loves creating great experiences.