Business Development Executive

Job type:Perm

Town/City:Ilfracombe

County:Devon

Salary/Rate:Up to £35k per annum + bonus

Sector:Hospitality & Catering

Job ref:QU939

Post Date:06.01.26

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Meet Our Recruiter

Hazel Gooding - Fellow (FIRP) certRP

Managing Director

T. 01271 523354 | M. 07801 736709

hazel@quartzrecruitment.co.uk

About the Role

Business Development Executive

Holiday Park | Ilfracombe
Salary: up to £35,000 per annum + bonus
Hybrid working | Some travel required

Quartz Recruitment is proud to represent a prestigious North Devon resort, seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to drive new business growth within the hospitality and leisure sector.

This is a results-driven, new business role suited to someone who understands the commercial dynamics of hospitality, leisure or tourism and can translate market insight into revenue.

The Role

As Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a clear business development strategy aligned with the resort’s commercial goals. Your focus will be on identifying and securing new revenue streams, increasing market presence and building strong external partnerships.

The role offers hybrid working, involves some travel, and is Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support events, promotions or peak periods.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a clear business development strategy aligned with resort goals

Identify and secure new revenue streams, partnerships and corporate bookings

Proactively generate new business through outbound sales and networking activity

Build strong relationships with travel agents, local businesses, tourism boards and community groups

Analyse market trends, competitor activity and guest insights to inform decision-making

Lead promotional campaigns and support marketing initiatives to boost visibility and bookings

Work closely with the resort’s leadership team to enhance product offerings and guest experience

Attend networking events, trade shows and industry forums representing the resort

Produce regular performance reports, forecasts and pipeline updates

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in business development or new business sales

Essential experience within hospitality, leisure or tourism

Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking

Target-driven with a proactive, results-focused approach

Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills

Confident working independently and managing multiple stakeholders

Willingness to travel as required

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a prestigious North Devon resort

Supportive leadership team with a clear commercial vision

Ready to take the next step in your career? Quartz Recruitment is here to guide you through the application process and support you every step of the way. Apply today to join this exciting, fast-paced business development role and make a real impact on the growth of a top North Devon resort.

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