Business Development Executive

Application Deadline: 14 March 2025

Department: Group Support

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Seymour Support

Description

Are you a dynamic and results-driven sales professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity in the hospitality industry? Seymour Hotels is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive revenue growth by building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients.

We take pride in delivering exceptional experiences and creating magical memories. Our success is built on the dedication and passion of our employees, and we invite you to join a team committed to excellence beyond the ordinary for both our guests and colleagues. 

Since 1920, Seymour Hotels has been at the heart of Jersey’s hospitality scene, offering warm welcomes across our iconic hotels—the elegant Greenhills Country House Hotel, the centrally located Pomme d’Or Hotel, the island’s largest hotel, The Merton Hotel & Suites and the iconic Waterplash Beach Bar & Diner. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team.

What exactly you will be doing

As Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in expanding Seymour Hotels’ corporate client base, developing relationships with businesses that use our hotels for accommodation, meetings, events, and conferences. Reporting to the Group Sales & Marketing Manager, you will:

✔ Identify and develop new corporate sales opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship-building.
✔ Manage and grow existing corporate accounts, ensuring continued business and repeat bookings.
✔ Represent Seymour Hotels at networking events, trade shows, and exhibitions, strengthening our brand within the business community.
✔ Negotiate corporate contracts, respond to RFPs, and manage key client enquiries to maximise revenue.
✔ Work closely with marketing, reservations, and hotel teams to align sales efforts with operational needs.
✔ Maintain and update a corporate client database, ensuring effective tracking of leads and conversions.
✔ Monitor competitor activity and provide insights to help shape our corporate sales strategy.
✔ Prepare monthly sales reports to track progress, performance, and opportunities.

Does the below sound like you?

We’re looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for sales and hospitality. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Proven experience in corporate sales, business development, or account management
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and secure business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with corporate clients at all levels.
• A positive, results-driven mind-set and the ability to work independently to achieve targets.
• Outstanding organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
• A keen understanding of the local business landscape and the ability to leverage networking opportunities.
• Ideally the successful candidate would hold a driving licence.

Why work at Seymour Hotels of Jersey

We are passionate about our work and believe it truly makes a difference! We strive to create magical memories not only for our guests and owners but also for our colleagues. At the end of each day, we hope our team members have either learned something new or had a fun and an enjoyable day.

What else is in it for you?

• Flexible part-time hours (20–25 per week), ideal for work-life balance.
• Be part of a respected hospitality group with a strong presence in Jersey.
• Opportunities to attend industry events and network with key business professionals.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Memorable experiences.
• Recognition and Career Development.
• Health and Wellbeing Support.