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Business Development Manager (Luxury Leisure & MICE)
Business Development Manager (Luxury Leisure & MICE)
Business Development Manager (Luxury Leisure & MICE)
Posted 14 days ago
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Any
- External
About Us
We are Scotlands largest chauffeur drive operator, with over forty luxury cars on our fleet, and bases in both Edinburgh and Glasgow. From our Headquarters in Glasgow, our experienced reservations team also organise chauffeur-driven cars for our clients across the UK and Worldwide
a truly global operation.
Littles is a second-generation family business, and despite our huge growth over five decades, those traditional values are still at the core of everything we do. We offer a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive workplace, truly value each and every one of our team, and have a commitment to leaving a lasting legacy for our people and the environment.
Our Values
We are Tenacious and Resilient: We tackle challenges head-on and persist until we achieve our goals.
We are Collaborative and Innovative: We work together to find creative solutions and continuously improve our services.
We are Respectful and Always Do the Right Thing: We operate with integrity and treat everyone with respect.
We are Loyal: We build lasting relationships with our clients, colleagues, and partners.
We go the Extra Mile: We strive to exceed expectations in everything we do.
The Role:
Littles is a diverse and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The Business Development Manager (Luxury Leisure & MICE) will play a key role in expanding our client base, promoting Scotland as a premier destination for luxury chauffeur-driven tours, and working with our MICE partners on ground transportation for events and conferences. This role will focus on nurturing our existing relationships while helping to grow the business by actively seeking new opportunities.
This position is office-based (Alexander Stephen House, Holmfauld Road, Govan, Glasgow) and will require some travel throughout the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in key cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh, while also cross-selling our UK-wide and international services.
Represent Littles at industry-specific events, exhibitions, and conferences to build our brand presence.
Work closely with Head of Sales & Marketing to develop strategies for relevant markets.
Attending networking events.
Making appointments with existing and new clients including presentations and agency visits.
Maintain accurate records of all sales activities using our sales system.
Respond promptly to incoming sales enquiries and follow up to convert leads into business.
Creating and preparing proposals for new clients.
Managing all sales-related activities including organising events and familiarisation trips.
Liaising with reservations and accounts departments regarding new contracts, rates, and special terms.
Support the PR strategy for key projects/ developments.
Managing key relationships with industry partners.
The Person:
We are seeking a driven and ambitious sales professional, ideally with experience in tourism or hospitality sales. You may be a business development manager looking to elevate your career in an exciting new environment. As a company that prides itself on exceptional customer service, we value well-presented individuals who possess excellent attention to detail. You should be a confident communicator, willing to go above and beyond to secure new business and provide outstanding service to our clients.
Company Benefits:
Christmas Bonus
Loyalty Holidays
Buying Extra Annual Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Enhanced Sick Pay
Employee Rate Transfer
Company Social Events
Paid Volunteer Time
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
The Hours
40 hours per week.
Your core working hours will be Monday
Friday with the expectation that you will be flexible with your time depending on the needs of the business and client meetings/ events.
Apply
If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for business development in the luxury sector, we invite you to join our Sales & Marketing team at Littles Chauffeur Drive. Apply today to be a part of our journey to further establish our presence in Scotland, and globally. Littles Chauffeur Drive is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please forward your CV and a covering letter explaining why YOU are the perfect candidate for the position. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
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We are Scotlands largest chauffeur drive operator, with over forty luxury cars on our fleet, and bases in both Edinburgh and Glasgow. From our Headquarters in Glasgow, our experienced reservations team also organise chauffeur-driven cars for our clients across the UK and Worldwide
a truly global operation.
Littles is a second-generation family business, and despite our huge growth over five decades, those traditional values are still at the core of everything we do. We offer a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive workplace, truly value each and every one of our team, and have a commitment to leaving a lasting legacy for our people and the environment.
Our Values
We are Tenacious and Resilient: We tackle challenges head-on and persist until we achieve our goals.
We are Collaborative and Innovative: We work together to find creative solutions and continuously improve our services.
We are Respectful and Always Do the Right Thing: We operate with integrity and treat everyone with respect.
We are Loyal: We build lasting relationships with our clients, colleagues, and partners.
We go the Extra Mile: We strive to exceed expectations in everything we do.
The Role:
Littles is a diverse and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The Business Development Manager (Luxury Leisure & MICE) will play a key role in expanding our client base, promoting Scotland as a premier destination for luxury chauffeur-driven tours, and working with our MICE partners on ground transportation for events and conferences. This role will focus on nurturing our existing relationships while helping to grow the business by actively seeking new opportunities.
This position is office-based (Alexander Stephen House, Holmfauld Road, Govan, Glasgow) and will require some travel throughout the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in key cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh, while also cross-selling our UK-wide and international services.
Represent Littles at industry-specific events, exhibitions, and conferences to build our brand presence.
Work closely with Head of Sales & Marketing to develop strategies for relevant markets.
Attending networking events.
Making appointments with existing and new clients including presentations and agency visits.
Maintain accurate records of all sales activities using our sales system.
Respond promptly to incoming sales enquiries and follow up to convert leads into business.
Creating and preparing proposals for new clients.
Managing all sales-related activities including organising events and familiarisation trips.
Liaising with reservations and accounts departments regarding new contracts, rates, and special terms.
Support the PR strategy for key projects/ developments.
Managing key relationships with industry partners.
The Person:
We are seeking a driven and ambitious sales professional, ideally with experience in tourism or hospitality sales. You may be a business development manager looking to elevate your career in an exciting new environment. As a company that prides itself on exceptional customer service, we value well-presented individuals who possess excellent attention to detail. You should be a confident communicator, willing to go above and beyond to secure new business and provide outstanding service to our clients.
Company Benefits:
Christmas Bonus
Loyalty Holidays
Buying Extra Annual Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Enhanced Sick Pay
Employee Rate Transfer
Company Social Events
Paid Volunteer Time
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
The Hours
40 hours per week.
Your core working hours will be Monday
Friday with the expectation that you will be flexible with your time depending on the needs of the business and client meetings/ events.
Apply
If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for business development in the luxury sector, we invite you to join our Sales & Marketing team at Littles Chauffeur Drive. Apply today to be a part of our journey to further establish our presence in Scotland, and globally. Littles Chauffeur Drive is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please forward your CV and a covering letter explaining why YOU are the perfect candidate for the position. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
AMRT1_UKCT