At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive revenue growth through sales of sporting event tickets and hospitality packages.
- Company: Join a fast-growing sports travel and hospitality business with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: International exposure, travel opportunities, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for networking at industry events.
- Why this job: Be a brand ambassador and make an impact in the exciting world of sports events.
- Qualifications: Experience in Business Development or Sales within sports hospitality or travel sectors.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Antella Travel Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with a growing and ambitious sports travel and hospitality business seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand partnerships across the UK and international markets.
This is an exciting opportunity for a sales-focused professional with experience developing B2B partnerships across the travel trade, affiliates, marketplaces, concierge services, banking, loyalty, lifestyle, entertainment, or hospitality sectors.
The successful candidate will act as a brand ambassador for the business, driving revenue growth and representing the company at both UK and international industry events.
- Business Development Manager Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth through the sale of sporting event tickets, hospitality packages, and sports travel experiences.
- Develop strategic partnerships across travel trade, affiliates, marketplaces, concierge, banking, loyalty, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors.
- Identify and secure new B2B business opportunities across UK and international markets.
- Build, manage, and grow long-term commercial relationships with partners and clients.
- Attend UK and international trade shows, networking events, and industry exhibitions.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership opportunities.
- Work closely with internal teams to maximise partner engagement and customer experience.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to drive commercial growth.
- Business Development Manager Experience Required
- Previous experience within Business Development, Sales, Account Management, Partnerships, or Commercial Development within sports hospitality, travel, sporting events.
- Passion for live sporting events, hospitality, and customer experiences.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
- Existing network across relevant sectors would be highly advantageous.
- Confident presenter with experience attending trade events and networking functions.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and target‑driven.
- Open to UK and international travel when required.
Why Apply?
- Exclusive opportunity through Antella Travel Recruitment.
- Join a fast‑growing and exciting sports travel and hospitality business.
- International exposure and travel opportunities.
- Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture.
- Genuine career progression opportunities within a scaling organisation.
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Contact Details:
Antella Travel Recruitment Recruitment Team
