Eventist Collective is entering an exciting period of growth, building on its reputation as a premium hospitality and events caterer across the UK and Europe. We operate at some of the most iconic events and prestigious venues in the country, delivering world-class hospitality in high-pressure, high-profile environments.
We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager, highly connected, commercially astute dealmaker with a strong track record in winning new business and leading complex tender processes.
This role requires someone with an established industry network (“little black book”), proven experience in converting high-value opportunities, and confidence leading strategic bids from end to end.
What you will do
· Lead proactive new business development across key sectors including venues and hospitality sectors
· Leverage an established industry network to generate high-quality commercial opportunities and partnerships
· Own and drive the end-to-end tender and RFP process, leading responses with minimal oversight
· Develop high-impact, strategically positioned proposals with clear commercial “win themes” and value propositions
· Lead pitch strategy, storytelling, and client presentations in collaboration with senior leadership and marketing
· Identify and secure strategic partnerships and long-term client relationships
· Conduct advanced market research and competitor analysis to inform sales strategy
· Act as a senior ambassador for Eventist Collective at high-level industry events and networking forums
· Mentor and support junior team members on bid writing and business development activity
· Lead selected strategic growth projects and key account opportunities
Skills and experience
· Significant experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within hospitality, events, or premium services
· Proven track record of winning and closing high-value business
· Strong and demonstrable network (“little black book”) of industry contacts and decision-makers
· Extensive experience leading tender, RFP, and bid management processes end-to-end
· Exceptional written communication and storytelling ability in commercial proposals
· Strong commercial acumen with experience structuring deals and partnerships
· Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and C-suite clients
· Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and unlock new revenue streams
· Highly organised with strong leadership and influencing skills
· Degree educated or equivalent experience
Essential attributes
· Highly proactive, self-sufficient, and commercially driven
· Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-value, and competitive environments
· Strong presence and credibility with senior clients and stakeholders
· Resilient under pressure with a strong closing mindset
· Willingness to travel when required
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We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager, highly connected, commercially astute dealmaker with a strong track record in winning new business and leading complex tender processes.
This role requires someone with an established industry network (“little black book”), proven experience in converting high-value opportunities, and confidence leading strategic bids from end to end.
What you will do
· Lead proactive new business development across key sectors including venues and hospitality sectors
· Leverage an established industry network to generate high-quality commercial opportunities and partnerships
· Own and drive the end-to-end tender and RFP process, leading responses with minimal oversight
· Develop high-impact, strategically positioned proposals with clear commercial “win themes” and value propositions
· Lead pitch strategy, storytelling, and client presentations in collaboration with senior leadership and marketing
· Identify and secure strategic partnerships and long-term client relationships
· Conduct advanced market research and competitor analysis to inform sales strategy
· Act as a senior ambassador for Eventist Collective at high-level industry events and networking forums
· Mentor and support junior team members on bid writing and business development activity
· Lead selected strategic growth projects and key account opportunities
Skills and experience
· Significant experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within hospitality, events, or premium services
· Proven track record of winning and closing high-value business
· Strong and demonstrable network (“little black book”) of industry contacts and decision-makers
· Extensive experience leading tender, RFP, and bid management processes end-to-end
· Exceptional written communication and storytelling ability in commercial proposals
· Strong commercial acumen with experience structuring deals and partnerships
· Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and C-suite clients
· Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and unlock new revenue streams
· Highly organised with strong leadership and influencing skills
· Degree educated or equivalent experience
Essential attributes
· Highly proactive, self-sufficient, and commercially driven
· Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-value, and competitive environments
· Strong presence and credibility with senior clients and stakeholders
· Resilient under pressure with a strong closing mindset
· Willingness to travel when required
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