Regional Business Development Manager - North West Midlands / East, Reports to: CWH Sales Director Location: Home based- with minimum of 8 days a month away from home Countrywide Hotels are a leading hotel management company with a wide variety of assets, from resorts, to country houses and large bedroom focused hotels with branded opportunities. We’re now recruiting for a Business Development Manager to take ownership of the North West Midlands & East Midlands region. Position Summary: The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving accommodation, meetings and events revenue from corporate direct clients who have not used our hotels prior or have become a lapsed user of over one year. This role will be territory based and will allow the successful candidate to grow and maintain a strong pipeline of direct clients who will book multiple meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and accommodation groups across the Countrywide Hotels portfolio. The successful candidate will be able to create a strategic sales plan targeting different business sectors. They will also be able to create and host client events relevant to each sector. These events will be aimed at PA / EA bookers and will promote both the Countrywide Hotels brand as well as our individual hotels. Key Responsibilities: Identify, solicit, and close new business to drive transient, Meetings & Events and group revenues across the hotel portfolio. Maintain and grow relationships with key accounts, corporate travel managers, and industry partners. To develop a territory strategy plan focusing on bringing a new customers base who will regularly use the Countrywide Hotels portfolio To identify and secure new revenue opportunities by representing the hotel brand at local and national trade shows. Work closely with CWH Sales and property-level General Managers and Sales teams to ensure alignment and consistency in sales efforts. Monitor performance against sales goals and adjust strategy as needed to achieve targets. Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and develop business. Ability to travel to visit clients and hotels minimum of 8 days per month- which could also include overnight stay and ad hoc weekend events Key Competencies: Strategic thinking and business acumen Relationship-building and client management Results-driven and goal-oriented Leadership and team development Analytical mindset and attention to detail Adaptability and problem-solving Benefits: 33 Days Holiday (Inclusive of Public Holidays) Staff Discount - Across the UK Referral Incentives Bonus Incentives