JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
LOCATION: BURHILL GOLF CLUB, BURWOOD ROAD, WALTON ON THAMES, KT12 4BX
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF SALES / GENERAL MANAGER
SALARY: Basic £38,000 - £40,000 (DOE) Up to £48,000 OTE – uncapped*
Who are we?
A truly unique and charming club, Burhill Golf Club is renowned for its superb golf facilities. It is home to two very different 18-hole championship courses and the proud host events including England Golf and The R&A Open Championship qualifying or Senior Open qualifying.
The club has a large and engaged membership and regularly hosts significant charity and corporate golf days. Its beautiful Georgian clubhouse provides an elegant and prestigious setting for weddings and private functions
Part of BGL Golf - one of the UK’s largest and most successful golf operators with ten venues in its portfolio - our members and customers are loyal to the brand due to our consistent delivery of high-quality service and value.
Our business is all about people. We strive to create fun, vibrant and highly rewarding careers for people with passion and drive. With an overriding emphasis on creating unique and memorable guest experiences, we love people who really want to make a difference.
What will you do?
The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in driving growth and create strong commercial partnerships for Burhill Golf Club. Focused on expanding business opportunities, this position is dedicated to developing relationships within the Corporate, Charity, and Group Golf sectors, as well as overseeing key functions such as weddings, life celebrations, corporate meetings, and seasonal events.
By increasing revenue and expanding the customer base, the Business Development Manager will ensure the long-term success of Burhill Golf Ltd, creating sustainable growth for its stakeholders. Additionally, they contribute to the development and support of the club’s sales team, working alongside or stepping in for the Sales Manager when needed.
What do you need?
Experience:
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Business Development Manager in a premium leisure or hospitality environment - Essential
- Be target driven and have a proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets – Essential
- Have experience in generating new business resulting from own pro-activeness - Essential
- Experience in People Management – Essential
- Experience with CRM tools and booking systems - Desirable
- An understanding and a passion for the Golf industry – Desirable
Attributes:
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Good time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills – strong written English also essential.
- Outstanding presentation skills
- A high level of resilience
- An ability to recognise and create a problem-solving solution
- Excellent strategic thinking skills with the ability to see the bigger picture.
- Must be flexible with regards to working hours including some early evenings and weekends.
What will you get?
- Basic salary of up to £40,000 pa with OTE of £48,000 pa*
- Transparent and rewarding commission scheme*
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Free use of facilities
- Free parking on site
- Retail discounts
- Support with your health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Personal development opportunities with access to our Learning Management System, content library and a wide range of professional development.
*Uncapped, albeit within the limits of availability/operational capacity.
If you have read our advert and feel that you are the right fit, we are looking forward to hearing from you!
