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Business Development Manager – Luxury retreat  Salary:                  £45,000 - £50,000 +Location:... Business Development Manager – Luxury retreat  Salary:                  £45,000 - £50,000 +Location:             Yorkshire I have an exciting opportunity for a driven and commercially minded sales professional to lead business growth within the retreats and exclusive-use events market. This role focuses on managing the full sales process—from lead generation to closing—while ensuring clients receive an exceptional, personalised experience.Key Responsibilities Drive new business through proactive lead management, enquiry handling, proposal development, and negotiation.Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Pipedrive) with accurate tracking and reporting.Collaborate with marketing, operations, and event teams to deliver seamless client handovers and maximise cross-selling opportunities.Develop long-term relationships with retreat leaders, corporate clients, and event organisers to encourage repeat business.Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities. Skills & Experience Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within hospitality, events, or wellbeing sectors.Strong track record in managing the complete sales cycle and achieving targets.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.CRM proficiency, with strong organisational and time management abilities.Self-motivated and results-driven, with a collaborative approach. Knowledge or passion for the retreat, wellbeing, or luxury hospitality industries is desirable.Experience working with premium venues or event destinations. For more information on all things Leisure, fitness and attractions contact david@corecruitment.com

Position Overview   The Business Development Executive will play a supporting role in driving the gr... Position Overview   The Business Development Executive will play a supporting role in driving the growth and success of Leep Talent by identifying new business opportunities across the group, contacting via telephone-based prospecting, and expanding our apprenticeship portfolio. This position requires high appetite for learning, strong work ethic and resilience to succeed in what we hope will be a long and successful career in sales.Responsibilities In common with all staff: To support the Leep Talent’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectivesTo implement Leep Talent’s Equality and Diversity policiesTo take responsibility for one’s own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activitiesTo implement the Leep Talent’s health and safety policies and practicesTo contribute to Leep Talent’s commitment to continuous improvement as identified in JITs quality assurance systemsTo be committed to Leep Talent’s safeguarding procedures and high priority to be given to the safeguarding of learners Role Responsibilities Calling potential customers to persuade them to use Apprenticeship servicesAccurately recording customer details, meeting notes and prospecting activityGenerating leads and converting them into customersDeveloping and sustaining solid relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and cross sell opportunities across Leep TalentUsing sales enablement materials & interventions proffered by the company to drive sales and respond to customer rejectionsDeveloping in-depth knowledge of customer products and services to make suitable recommendations based on customers' needs and preferencesContinually meeting or exceeding daily and monthly targets with respect to call volume, prospecting activities and salesIdentify new business opportunities and expand on existing partnerships to expand Leep Talent’s impactWin new business contracting with employers who are new to Leep Talent Essential Deliverables: A robust pipeline of potential clients and partnerships, including a list of leads and opportunities actively pursuedSuccessful negotiation and execution of strategic partnerships that enhance Leep Talent’s growth ambitionsCompelling proposals and presentations showcasing the value of any partnershipConsistent achievement of revenue targets and a track record of contributing to the company's financial successStrong client relationships with a high level of client satisfaction and retentionRegular market research reports and impact reporting from clientsAn engaged and motivated approach to business development achieving your goals and contributing to a high performing team Candidate RequirementsEssential Skills:  Great communicator, both verbal and writtenExperience using Microsoft Office suiteLifelong learner and passion for a career in salesStrong desire to deliver exceptional customer service Individual behaviours:  Highly professional, well-presented and provides an excellent first impression of Leep  TalentReliable, conscientious, with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to influence others for benefit of the businessHighly motivated, with the discipline to deliver the inputs that lead to exceptional outcomesHigh levels of curiosity with a genuine thirst for knowledgeGrowth mindset and resilient to overcome challenges