National Business Development Manager in Milton Keynes, South East

National Business Development Manager – “Leisure and Hospitality”

Salary:                                  £55,000 - £73,000+

Location:                             National

Role

I am working with a great client looking to drive expansion their European leisure/hospitality portfolio, with a focus on UK growth. Identifying new opportunities, build partnerships, and secure long-term commercial deals. Operating across the full deal lifecycle from prospecting to contract execution and Balance new business development with ongoing partner relationship management

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of franchise and development opportunities
• Lead end-to-end deal execution: sourcing, feasibility, negotiation, and onboarding
• Negotiate complex franchise, management, and renewal agreements
• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, owners, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with partners to deliver new site developments
• Assess real estate opportunities (location, design, financial structure, returns)
• Optimise commercial models and contract structures for scalability and compliance
• Actively network and travel to generate opportunities and strengthen partnerships

Key Requirements

• 3–5+ years’ experience in business development, acquisitions, or contracting
• Strong commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills (high-value deals)
• Experience in hospitality, leisure, or related sectors (preferred)
• Ability to build networks and originate opportunities proactively
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
• Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience)
• Real estate exposure beneficial but not essential

Personal Attributes

• Commercially driven with a strong ownership mindset
• Relationship-focused with the ability to influence and close deals
• Energetic, proactive, and results-oriented
• Thrives in fast-paced, growth environments

For more details on this and other leisure-based opportunities contact David on 0207790266 or Email david@corecruitment.com for more details.

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