Group Director of Business Development

London
£Exceptional Package + Bonus + Long-Term Incentives

Some opportunities don't come around very often...

I'm working on behalf of a seriously ambitious global hospitality investment business that's building something pretty special, and they're looking for an exceptional Group Director of Business Development to join the senior leadership team.

This isn't a traditional sales role. This is about opening doors that nobody else can.

You'll already have a black book that most people would dream of. Hotel groups. Developers. Landlords. Investors. Luxury hospitality operators. Real estate. Travel. If you're the person people call when they're looking to make something happen, keep reading.

This role has a genuinely global remit, working across an incredible portfolio of hospitality brands and identifying opportunities that drive long-term international growth. We're looking for someone who understands that the best opportunities aren't advertised. They're created through relationships.

What you'll be doing...

• Building strategic partnerships across the global hospitality, travel and real estate sectors.
• Identifying and originating international growth opportunities before anyone else gets to them.
• Negotiating complex commercial partnerships, management agreements and expansion deals.
• Working alongside senior leadership to shape global expansion strategies.
• Travelling internationally, building relationships and representing the business at the highest level.
• Creating a pipeline of opportunities that will fuel growth for years to come.

What we're looking for...

It's about who you know, how you build relationships and whether you can make things happen.

You'll probably come from luxury hospitality, hotels, restaurants, leisure, travel or premium real estate and you'll have an outstanding reputation within the industry.

You'll bring:

• An exceptional network across hospitality and real estate.
• A proven track record of opening doors and securing high-value commercial partnerships.
• Experience delivering international expansion across multiple markets.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• The credibility to operate with CEOs, founders, investors and global partners.
• A willingness to travel extensively.
• This is one of those roles where relationships genuinely are your currency.

If you're currently the person everyone calls when they need introductions, sites, partnerships or growth opportunities... I'd love to have a confidential conversation.

📩 kate@corecruitment.com