Business Development Executive

We are recruiting for a Business Development Executive to join our proactive sales team at De Vere Cranage Estate; Holmes Chapel Cheshire. In return you will recieve a salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum plus excellent benefits including £50.00 staff stays with DeVere Hotels, complimentary use of our extension leisure facilities and a paid day off to celebrate on your birthday. Just to name a few!

As our Business Development Executive you will report to the Director of Sales and create professional relationships with new corporate and agency 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 generating new 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 markets.


• Manage the social media plan for the hotel across all market segments.


• Assist the Director of Sales with key projects and campaigns
  
  Proactive sales experience ideally from within the hospitality sector such as Hotels, Restaurants or venues


• Be working in a reactive role in the industry and looking to take your 1st step into proactive sales


• 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


• Have a thorough understanding of the channels to market to create revenue opportunities. In addition you will be well networked and aware of local, national and global trends in the industry
  
  De Vere Cranage Estate effortlessly blends a grand history and timeless elegance with state of the art facilities. It is a stunning Grade II listed estate with 152 bedrooms, 28 flexible meeting and event spaces, which are popular for both weddings, conferences and events, the Tempus restaurant & bar and a Leisure club. A fun and vibrant place to work, our colleagues at Cranage Estate really enjoy being part of tight knit teams who work closely together to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.


Your commute: we're just off J18 of the M6 and we're pleased to offer free parking to all colleagues. We're also lucky to have great rail links to Manchester city centre from Holmes Chapel station.

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.

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 Executive.

• £28,000 - £30,000 per year - Dependant on experience


• Sales Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10-15% of salary based on business performance


• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities


• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships


• We 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 milestones


• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.


• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)


• Venue closure over the Christmas period 2024 allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season


• Explore 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.