Business Development Executive

Job Ref: INT24033

Branch: Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

Location: Mercure Brighton, Brighton

Salary/Benefits: Extensive benefits, development opportunities and compensation package

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 07/10/2025

Closing date: 09/11/2025

Are you a natural connector with a passion for creating new opportunities?

We're looking for a Business Development Executive to drive growth at the iconic Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel. If you thrive on spotting opportunities, building networks, and turning conversations into commercial success, this is your moment.

Who are we?

At Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, we're part of a global powerhouse in hotel management. We work with the world's most recognised brands – from Hilton and Marriott to IHG and Accor – and we're proud to bring people-first hospitality to life across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Why join us?

As part of the Aimbridge family, you'll enjoy:

• Global career opportunities and industry-leading training
• Hotel discounts across our entire portfolio – including up to 50% off FB and spa
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working options
• Lucrative referral schemes

What you'll be doing

As Business Development Executive, you'll be the proactive force behind our hotel's growth. You will:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across corporate, leisure, and MICE segments
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and partners
• Represent the hotel at networking events, trade shows, and client meetings
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to deliver compelling proposals and campaigns
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead of the curve
• Report on pipeline and performance to senior leadership

This is a role for someone who lives and breathes networking – someone who knows how to open doors, build trust, and create long-term partnerships.

What we're looking for

• Proven business development or sales experience, ideally in hospitality or a service-led industry
• A confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills
• A natural relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• A team player who collaborates across departments to deliver results
• Above all, someone who is passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences

Ready to make your mark in Brighton?

Join us at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel and be part of a team that's shaping the future of hospitality – one connection at a time.

Apply now and let's grow together.

With incredible seafront views, the 4 star Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel is the ideal place to stay when visiting this historic city. The Grade 2 listed hotel is a grand Victorian landmark with period features, including stuccoes Regency frontage, original mirrors, chandeliers and a high ceilinged ballroom for celebrations. An ideal stay for both families and couples, it brings some 19th century elegance to your stay in Brighton.

Coastal, our onsite bistro-style restaurant, bar and terrace sits on the stunning seafront and is the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner with friends; enjoy a sociable dining experience centred around locally caught seafood, fresh and the finest flavours. The hotel is also suited for business stays, weddings, meetings and events. Our Coast View Suite provides a sea view backdrop for weddings and private events of all types, the famous Bandstand is directly opposite the hotel can be booked for weddings.

Just across the road from the promenade, Mercure Brighton Seafront hotel is just a mile from Brighton railway station, with regular services to London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and England's Beautiful South Downs. The A23 is less than a mile away.