Job details

Location
Hythe
£35000 - £45000 per annum
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
PR/087046_1762180347
Posted
4 months ago

Job details

Location
Hythe
£35000 - £45000 per annum
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
PR/087046_1762180347
Posted
4 months ago

Business Development Manager - Leisure Sector (UK & Europe)

Location: Hybrid / Field-based across the UK & Europe
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum + Commission
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager with a focus on the leisure industry to lead sales efforts across the UK and Europe.

This position is ideal for a commercially minded sales professional with a strong background in B2B solution sales, who excels at building strategic relationships and driving revenue growth. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities within the leisure sector, expanding market presence, and developing long-term partnerships with clients.

A car allowance is provided for travel, and commission is paid on all orders generated within your territory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve and exceed regional revenue targets.

  • Identify, engage, and secure new business opportunities within the leisure market.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients across the UK and Europe.

  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and competitive insights.

  • Use Salesforce (or similar CRM) to manage leads, pipelines, and performance reporting.

  • Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for senior management.

  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote brand awareness.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within the leisure or service-based industries.

  • Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.

  • Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.

  • Experience using Salesforce or other CRM systems to manage customer relationships and pipeline activity.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills at all levels.

  • Proactive and organised, with a results-oriented mindset and attention to detail.

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for client visits.


What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary (£35,000 - £45,000)

  • Car allowance

  • Uncapped commission on all regional sales

  • Company pension scheme

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • Life insurance

  • Profit sharing

  • Flexible hybrid working

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer

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