OverviewJob Title: Senior Business Development ManagerLocation: Ashridge HouseDepartment: Sales & EventsReports to: Director of Sales & MarketingSalary: Competitive + OTEAshridge House is a prestigious and world-renowned conference and events venue, home to Hult International Business School and part of EF, a global leader in education.ResponsibilitiesCoach and develop Business Development Management TeamOwnership of personal and team revenue goalsBuild and manage a robust sales pipeline through strategic outbound prospecting, networking, and market engagement.Play a key role in shaping and executing the business development strategy for new and emerging markets.Maintain strong awareness of market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.Work closely with sales, marketing and other internal stakeholders to continuously develop products and services.Who are you?Proven experience (6+ years) in proactive business development or strategic sales within a B2B environment.Proven experience in people management and team development.Commercially astute, with strong judgement and strategic thinking capability.Demonstrated success in securing high-value contracts and managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.Strong consultative selling capability, with the ability to translate client needs into tailored commercial solutions.Proven experience in full utilisation of a CRM platform to optimise sales performance.High levels of emotional intelligence, with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence effectively.Able to work autonomously while contributing to a high-performing team.Flexible and willing to travel and work outside standard hours when required.What can we offer you?25 days paid holidayFree access to the onsite gymCompany Pension SchemeLife InsuranceIncome ProtectionOpt-In to Private Health Care or Health Cash PlanContinuous Professional DevelopmentRegular staff social eventsAbout UsWhen you join Ashridge House, you join a community from unique backgrounds, all united by pursuing excellence in service and hospitality. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. Ashridge House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, disability, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique. #J-18808-Ljbffr