Business Development Manager - Corporate Memberships
LJ Recruitment
Central London (St James's)
Full-time | Office Based | £40,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission + Complimentary Membership
Build Something Exceptional
This isn't another business development role.
Our client is a fast-growing premium fitness and wellbeing business, looking for an ambitious Corporate Business Development Manager to build and grow its corporate client portfolio.
Based in the heart of St James's, just moments from Piccadilly Circus, the business is surrounded by leading hedge funds, private equity firms, law firms, luxury hotels, private members' clubs and global corporate headquarters. The opportunity is already on your doorstep-we need someone who knows how to open those doors.
If you're a commercially driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business, building relationships and being rewarded for exceptional performance, this is your chance to make a genuine impact.
With a competitive £40,000 base salary and uncapped commission, your earning potential is entirely in your hands.
The Role
You'll be responsible for developing and executing the corporate growth strategy, creating new partnerships and establishing our client as the fitness and wellbeing provider of choice for businesses across St James's, Mayfair and Central London.
You'll take ownership of the full sales cycle-from identifying opportunities and engaging senior decision-makers to securing long-term corporate memberships and developing lasting client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow a portfolio of corporate clients across Central London
- Identify and engage senior decision-makers including HR Directors, Office Managers, Executive Assistants and People & Wellbeing teams
- Generate new business through networking, outreach, referrals and face-to-face meetings
- Deliver and manage a corporate trial programme that converts prospects into long-term members
- Manage the complete sales pipeline from prospecting through to contract completion
- Build strong, long-term relationships with existing corporate partners to maximise retention and growth
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure every corporate client receives an exceptional experience
- Monitor pipeline activity, sales performance and revenue growth
About You
We're looking for someone who is naturally commercial, confident and motivated by success.
You'll have:
- Proven success in B2B business development or corporate sales
- A strong track record of consistently exceeding sales targets
- Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to generate your own pipeline
- High levels of resilience, energy and commercial awareness
Experience within fitness, wellbeing, hospitality, luxury services or premium consumer brands would be highly advantageous, although exceptional sales professionals from other sectors will also be considered.
How Success Will Be Measured
Your success will be measured through:
- Growth in new corporate memberships
- Number of qualified corporate meetings secured
- Corporate trial sessions booked and converted
- Growth and retention of corporate accounts
- Achievement of revenue and business development targets
What We Offer
- £40,000 base salary
- Uncapped commission with outstanding earning potential
- Genuine ownership of a high-growth revenue stream
- The opportunity to shape the corporate offering of a premium fitness and wellbeing business
- Direct access to senior leadership where your achievements are recognised and rewarded
- Complimentary membership
- Modern Central London location in the heart of St James's
- Excellent career progression within an ambitious and expanding business
Apply Now
If you're an ambitious business development professional looking for a role where your success directly influences your earnings and career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity with one of London's premium fitness and wellbeing businesses.
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