Business Development Executive

Venn Group are delighted to be partnered with a leading sustainability charity, committed to raising standards and driving positive change within the hospitality sector. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Business Development Executive with proven experience in the hospitality sector to lead on income generation through corporate hospitality partnerships and clients.

This role is sales-driven, target-focused, and pivotal in building lasting relationships with corporate partners to maximise revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive revenue growth through the acquisition and management of corporate hospitality clients and partnerships
• Deliver against agreed income targets, with clear accountability for results
• Lead the end-to-end business development cycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, closing, and managing accounts
• Create and implement strategic sales plans and outreach schedules to secure new business opportunities
• Build a qualified and sustainable pipeline of corporate partners within the hospitality sector
• Develop tailored proposals, pitches, and partnership packages to suit client needs and organisational objectives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure partnership offerings are well-designed, priced, and deliver measurable value
• Monitor industry trends to identify new opportunities and strengthen market positioning
• Manage contracts, renewals, reporting, and partner stewardship to ensure long-term relationships and revenue sustainability
• Work closely with Finance on pricing models, contracts, and income forecasting

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record of delivering business development and sales revenue, ideally within the hospitality sector
• Strong negotiation, pitching, and relationship management skills with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable success in winning and delivering corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or commercial offers
• Target-driven with excellent pipeline management and forecasting ability
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and confident in approaching and engaging new clients
• Ability to balance commercial drive with the values and ethical standards of a mission-led organisation

Agency reference number:J90501

Location:Central London

Duration:6-month temporary to permanent

Pay rate:£18-£20 per hour

Working hours:35 hours per week

Working pattern:Hybrid (2-3 days per week on-site)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.