Business development manager - united kingdom, leeds, west yorkshire

at the alchemist we pride ourselves on doing things differently. our drinks menu is mysterious and spellbinding. our kitchens offer all-day dining with a molecular twist. as a member of our team, you will be provided with industry leading training that will enable you to deliver an unforgettable experience to every guest, every time.

the bdm is a senior manager within the business who works closely with the gm and business development team. a bdm's job is to forge strong relationships with the businesses and local communities in which they work and is responsible to ensure the productivity of sales are maximised.

a proactive approach is required to ensure that new guests are continually fed into the business. the bdm should have a good understanding of the local community and the various target audiences to ensure they are driving venue sales. they will be required to forge strong relationships with corporates, residential, hotels and much more.

measurement and improvement of the key marketing indicators (kmis) for the venue are an essential part of the bdm's role. as well as forging strong relationships, the bdm role encompasses a lot more aspects such as marketing, pr, social media, enquiry and bookings management, events and much more.

we want candidates that are passionate about the hospitality industry who thrive in a sales environment. you need to be a great communicator, driven and confident. you will be required to attend meetings, events and network. we encourage all bdm's to be as creative and imaginative as they can, really showcasing their personalities in their venues. you should be able to generate ideas and events that will introduce new guests to our business.

in return we offer:

a competitive salary and bonus package

free food and hot/soft drinks on shift

50% off food when dining with guests in any of our venues

flexible rotas

guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off

currency of kindness scheme allowing you to be paid to give back to local charities to your venue.

industry renowned training with fantastic career progression opportunities.

transparent tronc policy where 100% of gratuities and service charge to go the team.

24hr access to employee assistance programme, with counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice.

regular incentives, which can take you around the country, and the world.

wellbeing activities, support, and sessions through our partnership with so let's talk

candidates should note that this is not always a 9-5 position and that you will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

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