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Hotel Business Development Manager
StateNigerCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-28Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceJobzilla Nigeria
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AI summary
A results-driven Hotel Business Development Manager is needed to drive business growth, increase occupancy, develop new revenue opportunities and build strong commercial relationships for a hotel property in Nigeria. The role focuses on proactive business development, corporate sales, partnerships and revenue generation rather than relying on walk-in and online bookings.
- Focus on proactive business development and corporate sales
- Build relationships with companies, NGOs, government bodies and travel agencies
- Drive room occupancy, direct bookings and revenue growth
- Requires strong experience in hotel sales, partnerships and revenue generation
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- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, hospitality, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in hotel sales, corporate accounts, partnerships, business development and revenue generation.
We are seeking a results-driven Hotel Business Development Manager to drive business growth, increase occupancy, develop new revenue opportunities and build strong commercial relationships for the property.
The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively generating business rather than relying solely on walk-in and online bookings.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development:
- Develop and execute strategies to generate new business.
- Build relationships with companies, NGOs, government-related organizations, travel agencies, relocation companies and other potential clients.
- Identify and pursue new corporate and institutional clients.
- Maintain an active business development pipeline.
- Develop partnerships that generate consistent room bookings and other revenue opportunities.
- Corporate Sales:
- Develop corporate accommodation agreements.
- Generate repeat and referral business.
- Make sales calls, conduct presentations and arrange client meetings.
- Maintain relationships with existing corporate clients.
- Identify companies and organizations with accommodation requirements.
- Sales & Revenue Growth:
- Develop initiatives to increase room occupancy and revenue.
- Promote rooms, meeting spaces, events and other available revenue streams.
- Identify opportunities to increase direct bookings.
- Track sales performance against targets.
- Work closely with the Hotel Manager to align sales activities with pricing and availability.
- Market Development:
- Identify underserved customer segments and new business opportunities.
- Research competitors, market trends, customer segments and pricing.
- Develop strategies to position the property effectively within its target market.
- Digital & Online Sales:
- Support direct booking campaigns.
- Follow up on online and offline enquiries and convert opportunities into bookings.
- Monitor OTA performance and booking trends.
- Work with the marketing team to improve online visibility and lead generation.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Maintain an updated database of corporate and business clients.
- Ensure strong relationships that encourage repeat bookings.
- Gather client feedback and identify opportunities for improved service.
- Conduct regular client follow-ups.
- Sales Reporting:
- Provide management with market intelligence and recommendations.
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports.
- Track revenue generated from business development activities.
- Maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, meetings and conversions.
- Monitor sales pipeline and conversion rates.
- Key Performance Areas
- Client retention
- Business partnerships
- New corporate accounts
- Sales conversion rate
- Sales pipeline
- Direct bookings
- Revenue growth
- Corporate booking volume
- Room occupancy generated through sales
- Revenue generated
Requirements
- Proven experience generating business for a hotel, serviced apartment, shortlet or similar hospitality business.
- Bachelor's degree/HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management or a related field.
- Minimum 4–7 years' experience in hotel sales, business development, hospitality marketing or a related commercial role.
- Ability to work independently and deliver measurable sales results.
- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building ability.
- Demonstrated ability to develop corporate accounts and partnerships.
- Strong knowledge of the Abuja corporate and hospitality market is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of digital and online booking channels.
- Commercially minded and target-driven.
- Open for Negotiation
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to
- startupsoarhr@gmail.com
- using the job title as the subject of the email.
- Application Deadline:
- 14th October, 2026.
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- Abuja
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