Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Sexy Fish Manchester (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract)

£40,000 (£32,750 plus tronc) plus £20,000 OTE

About Sexy Fish

At Sexy Fish Manchester, every detail is designed to dazzle, from extraordinary interiors to world-class food, cocktails and service. Part of the globally recognised Caprice Holdings collection, Sexy Fish brings the energy of London's Mayfair to the heart of Manchester, creating a dining and nightlife experience like no other.

About the role

Sexy Fish Manchester is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow revenue from corporate clients, group bookings, private dining and events.

You will be the face of the restaurant in the Manchester business community: building relationships, bringing in new clients and keeping existing ones coming back. This is a proactive, target-driven sales role for someone who knows the city's corporate and luxury hospitality scene and enjoys being out meeting people.

Key responsibilities

- Identify and win new business from corporate clients, agencies, concierge services, hotels and luxury brands across Manchester and the North West.

- Build and manage a pipeline of leads, converting enquiries into confirmed group bookings, private dining and exclusive hires.

- Develop long-term relationships with key accounts, PAs, event planners and bookers, acting as their main point of contact.

- Represent Sexy Fish at networking events, industry functions and client meetings, including evenings where needed.

- Host site visits and show-rounds, and be present on the floor to welcome key clients and VIP guests.

- Work with the events, reservations and marketing teams to create proposals, packages and campaigns that drive bookings in quieter periods.

- Build partnerships with local businesses, brands and venues that raise the restaurant's profile.

- Track and report on sales activity, pipeline and revenue against monthly and annual targets.

- Keep the client database accurate and up to date.

- Monitor competitor activity and market trends, and share insight with the senior team.

About you

- Proven experience in business development or sales within luxury hospitality, restaurants, hotels or events.

- An established network of corporate and agency contacts in Manchester.

- A track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

- Confident and polished, with excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Self-motivated and organised, able to manage your own pipeline and diary.

- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

- Comfortable using CRM and reservation systems.

- Flexible to work some evenings and weekends for events and client hosting.

Benefits:

-30% Dining discount across our Caprice restaurants (excluding Scott's Mayfair) & The Ivy Collection

-Access to early pay, savings tools & financial coaching via Stream

-Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

-Cycle to work scheme and refer-a-friend bonuses up to £1,000

-English language classes, length of service awards & employee recognition bonuses

-Employee Assistance Programme

-Plus, a structured pension scheme with employer contributions

Why Sexy Fish?

Join one of the UK's most iconic restaurant brands and step into a world where art, gastronomy, and nightlife collide. At Sexy Fish Manchester, you will not only be part of a dynamic, passionate team but also enjoy a competitive package plus incentives, unrivalled career progression and the chance to be at the centre of the city's luxury dining and social scene.

Join our team and be a part of a distinguished establishment committed to delivering unparalleled hospitality.

We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged.