Client Development Manager

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Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future.

  • Chester HQ (Hybrid – min. 2 days in office)

About the Role

We’re looking for a commercially driven Client Development Manager to help expand our holiday parks portfolio and bring new partnerships to life.

This is a high-impact, relationship-led role where you’ll:

  • Identify and win new business opportunities
  • Build meaningful, long-term partnerships
  • Shape compelling, tailored client propositions

You’ll collaborate across Marketing, Operations, Tech, and Legal to ensure every partnership is set up for success.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Target and secure new holiday park & multi-site operator partnerships
  • Manage a strong pipeline from first contact to signed deal
  • Deliver engaging, tailored pitches and proposals
  • Work cross-functionally to support onboarding and delivery
  • Support negotiations and drive strong commercial outcomes
  • Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities
  • Track performance against targets and KPIs

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong track record of winning new business
  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Commercial mindset with a consultative approach
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus if you have experience in travel, leisure, hospitality, property, or tech-enabled businesses.

Benefits

  • 33 days holiday + options to buy more
  • Your birthday off
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Discounted stays & lifestyle perks
  • On-site gym & great office location
  • And more!

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Company: Sykes Holiday Cottages
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future.

  • Chester HQ (Hybrid – min. 2 days in office)

About the Role

We’re looking for a commercially driven Client Development Manager to help expand our holiday parks portfolio and bring new partnerships to life.

This is a high-impact, relationship-led role where you’ll:

  • Identify and win new business opportunities
  • Build meaningful, long-term partnerships
  • Shape compelling, tailored client propositions

You’ll collaborate across Marketing, Operations, Tech, and Legal to ensure every partnership is set up for success.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Target and secure new holiday park & multi-site operator partnerships
  • Manage a strong pipeline from first contact to signed deal
  • Deliver engaging, tailored pitches and proposals
  • Work cross-functionally to support onboarding and delivery
  • Support negotiations and drive strong commercial outcomes
  • Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities
  • Track performance against targets and KPIs

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong track record of winning new business
  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Commercial mindset with a consultative approach
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus if you have experience in travel, leisure, hospitality, property, or tech-enabled businesses.

Benefits

  • 33 days holiday + options to buy more
  • Your birthday off
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Discounted stays & lifestyle perks
  • On-site gym & great office location
  • And more!

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 15th, 2026