What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Director position at FTK Hospitality New York?
As Business Development Director, you'll lead our strategic sales initiatives and develop new business opportunities within the hospitality sector. This role offers partnership potential for the right candidate who can demonstrate exceptional relationship-building skills and a proven track record in hospitality recruitment sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand our client base across the hospitality sector
- Build and maintain relationships with C-level executives and key decision makers in the hospitality industry
- Create and implement innovative sales strategies to capture market share
- Lead complex contract negotiations and oversee the full sales cycle
- Collaborate with recruitment teams to ensure seamless client service delivery
- Identify market trends and provide strategic insights to shape our service offerings
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in hospitality recruitment sales, business development postion
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets in full-cycle recruitment
- Established network of hospitality industry contacts at the executive level
- Experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments
- Strong understanding of the hospitality industry's talent needs and market dynamics
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Self-motivated professional with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
- Excellence in relationship building and networking
- Proven ability to work independently while contributing to team success
- Track record of developing new markets and revenue streams
What We Offer
- Salary plus commission postion
- Entrepreneurial environment with significant growth potential
- Competitive compensation structure including base salary and commission
- Autonomy to build and implement business development strategies
- Opportunity to shape the future of a growing hospitality recruitment firm
Interested candidates should demonstrate how their experience in established recruitment firms has prepared them for an entrepreneurial role with partnership potential.