Business Development Manager

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (plus performance-related incentives)
Location: Doncaster (office-based, with regular client travel required)
Hours: Full-time, standard office hours

Overview
We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join a specialist company in the leisure and play sector, supporting the creation of engaging family entertainment venues, indoor play spaces, and active leisure attractions. This role is focused on generating new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and ensuring long-term success through effective account management.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Generation: Identify and approach prospective clients across leisure, hospitality, and family entertainment industries.
• Market Development: Research emerging trends in play, activity, and leisure to spot opportunities for growth.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with operators, developers, and investors, presenting tailored solutions to meet their needs.
• Account Management: Support existing clients by ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Proposals & Pitches: Prepare and deliver persuasive proposals and presentations that communicate the value of our products and services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, operations, and project teams to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded.
• Travel: Visit client sites across the UK (and occasionally internationally) to develop relationships, attend meetings, and support business opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management, ideally in B2B environments.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to spot and secure opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and industry events.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently while part of a wider team.

What We Offer

• £35,000 – £40,000 basic salary, plus incentives.
• Company fleet vehicle provided for client travel.
• Office-based role in Doncaster with regular client interaction and travel.
• Career development opportunities within a growing, creative, and people-focused industry.

If you would like to apply for the role of Business Development Manager  then please email your CV to (url removed)  or call Jade on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 22.10.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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