Business Development Manager (BDM)

About this role

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving the lounge’s business growth, increasing revenue, building strategic partnerships, attracting new customers, and developing innovative strategies to improve the lounge’s market presence and profitability. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the hospitality and entertainment industry, excellent networking skills, and the ability to identify and convert business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and implement business development strategies to increase revenue and customer patronage.
• Identify and establish relationships with potential clients, event organisers, influencers, and other business partners.
• Explore opportunities for hosting private parties, corporate events, special celebrations, and promotional activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with regular customers, VIP guests, and prospective clients.
• Identify market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to improve business performance.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns, promotional offers, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the management and operations team to ensure excellent customer experience and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales through partnerships, events, and targeted promotions.
• Monitor business development activities and prepare regular reports on sales performance, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.
• Represent the lounge at networking events and other relevant business engagements.

Qualifications and requirements

• REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• 2-15 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, or a related role, preferably within the hospitality, lounge, nightclub, or entertainment industry.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to attract customers, secure partnerships, and generate business opportunities.
• Good understanding of marketing strategies, customer acquisition, and revenue generation.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with high-value clients and corporate organisations.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.

Skills

Business development and sales strategy. Customer relationship management. Networking and partnership development. Marketing and brand promotion. Negotiation and persuasion. Revenue generation. Event planning and coordination. * Strategic thinking and problem-solving.

Education

HND, BSc.

Experience

2 to 15 years