Group Business Development Manager

Group Business Development Manager

UMS Group is an ambitious and rapidly expanding business operating across property investment, hospitality, leisure, financial services and commercial services.

As we continue our exciting growth journey, we're looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities and delivering results.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing group where your ideas, energy and success will have a direct impact on the future of the business. You'll play a key role in driving revenue, securing new business, increasing venue sales and developing long-lasting partnerships across our diverse portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identifying, developing and winning new business opportunities across the Group.
• Driving sales growth across our hospitality and leisure venues, including venue hire, events and group bookings.
• Building strong and lasting relationships with clients, partners and key stakeholders.
• Converting inbound enquiries into confirmed bookings and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Developing creative sales strategies that maximise revenue and occupancy across multiple venues.
• Networking, attending industry events and actively promoting the UMS Group brand.
• Working closely with venue managers, marketing teams and senior leadership to deliver commercial objectives.
• Preparing proposals, presentations and tailored solutions for prospective clients.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for expansion, partnerships and growth.
• Reporting on pipeline activity, sales performance and KPIs to the Group CEO.

What We're Looking For

• A confident, motivated and ambitious sales professional with a passion for winning business.
• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities and act on them.
• Results-driven with a track record of achieving or exceeding targets.
• Comfortable managing multiple opportunities and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within hospitality, leisure, events, food & beverage, property or commercial services would be advantageous.

Be Part of Something Exciting at UMS Group!

UMS Group is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we're looking for talented individuals who want to be part of the journey.

As a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation, we empower our people to make a genuine difference. You'll work closely with an experienced leadership team, contribute to strategic growth plans, and have the opportunity to shape both your career and the future success of the business.

We're looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities and delivering results. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Alongside a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, you'll benefit from a rewarding bonus scheme and the opportunity to grow with an ambitious and forward-thinking business.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person