Business Development Executive Holiday Park | Ilfracombe Salary: up to £35,000 per annum + bonus Hybrid working | Some travel required Quartz Recruitment is proud to represent a prestigious North Devon resort, seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to drive new business growth within the hospitality and leisure sector. This is a results-driven, new business role suited to someone who understands the commercial dynamics of hospitality, leisure or tourism and can translate market insight into revenue.

The Role As Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a clear business development strategy aligned with the resorts commercial goals. Your focus will be on identifying and securing new revenue streams, increasing market presence and building strong external partnerships. The role offers hybrid working, involves some travel, and is Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support events, promotions or peak periods.

Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver a clear business development strategy aligned with resort goals Identify and secure new revenue streams, partnerships and corporate bookings Proactively generate new business through outbound sales and networking activity Build strong relationships with travel agents, local businesses, tourism boards and community groups Analyse market trends, competitor activity and guest insights to inform decision-making Lead promotional campaigns and support marketing initiatives to boost visibility and bookings Work closely with the resorts leadership team to enhance product offerings and guest experience Attend networking events, trade shows and industry forums representing the resort Produce regular performance reports, forecasts and pipeline updates

The Ideal Candidate Proven experience in business development or new business sales Essential experience within hospitality, leisure or tourism Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking Target-driven with a proactive, results-focused approach Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills Confident working independently and managing multiple stakeholders Willingness to travel as required

Whats on Offer Salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience Performance-related bonus Hybrid working model Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a prestigious North Devon resort Supportive leadership team with a clear commercial vision

Ready to take the next step in your career? Quartz Recruitment is here to guide you through the application process and support you every step of the way. Apply today to join this exciting, fast-paced business development role and make a real impact on the growth of a top North Devon resort.

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