Business Development Manager - MICE

You are a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager for LGT Holidays" MICE division. Your role involves generating new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth within the MICE sector. You will work closely with corporate clients to design and deliver exceptional MICE experiences, including conferences, corporate meetings, incentive programs, and exhibitions. Your key responsibilities include identifying and targeting new business opportunities through market research, cold calling, networking, and referrals. You will build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, create customized proposals and presentations, develop effective sales strategies, stay updated with industry trends, lead contract negotiations, support event planning, prepare sales forecasts and budgets, establish partnerships, conduct site inspections, and attend industry events to generate leads. To excel in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or event management in the MICE sector. You should have strong knowledge of MICE industry trends, venues, and suppliers, a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the willingness to travel as required. Desired skills for this role include knowledge of destination management and event logistics, familiarity with event management software and CRM tools, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to business development. Working with LGT Holidays offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing Public Limited Company, exposure to high-profile corporate clients and events, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.,