Business Development Manager

About this role

A Business Development Manager is needed to drive room revenue, corporate bookings, event sales and partnerships for a Lagos-based hotel. The role targets growing corporate accounts, group bookings and event leads to increase profitability and market share, working with marketing and executive management.

What you would do

• Identify and secure new corporate accounts, group bookings, event leads and travel agency partnerships.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate clients, event planners and travel partners.
• Research market trends, monitor competitor pricing and identify untapped business opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing to design targeted packages, seasonal offers and corporate rates.
• Negotiate room rates, corporate agreements and event contracts to maximise profit margins.
• Track pipeline performance, present monthly sales forecasts and report target achievements to management.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• 3+ years of business development or corporate sales experience in hotel or hospitality industry.

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