Business Development Director - MICE

At InterContinental London Park Lane, we are currently looking for a Business Development Director- UK and Europe MICE to join our team for a 12 months maternity cover

Welcome to InterContinental London Park Lane

Located at one of the capital's most prestigious addresses, where the late Queen Elizabeth II once resided. Our hotel redefines traditional luxury, offering a blend of modernity and flexible sophistication in the heart of Mayfair. Inspired by its scenic views overlooking two Royal Parks, our establishment boasts elegant natural interiors and award-winning seasonal cuisine.

Reporting to the Director of Sales as our Business Development Director you will need to drive and develop new and existing business for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions from the UK and Europe to maximise revenue in line with the targets assigned to you. You will be able to strategically manage and develop key accounts for the hotel, expanding the hotel’s existing European networks by representing the hotel at local, regional, national, and international tradeshows for the MICE market, whilst working collaboratively with all Global Sales personnel to build lasting relationships. Providing support to the sales office, solve complex problems impacting multiple departments or sub-functions. Analysing them to understand underlaying issues and root causes, you can create an environment where best practice can be shared, A team player and contribute to a professional and balanced working environment who creates pride in delivering a consistent guest experience.

You will need a degree of knowledge of the UK and European Incentive and Agency markets along with a proven track record of delivering sales achievements with at least 5 years’ experience within a hotel, service, or hospitality industry. Including at least 2 years’ experience of the MICE sales.

It is essential that you can work well under pressure, with minimal supervision and maintain high standards and attention to detail. You will also hold a valid full UK driving licence.

We are committed to offer and provide our Business Development Director with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits:

• Competitive Salary plus annual sales bonus and great IHG perks!
• 31 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) 
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
• Subsidised childcare support. 
• Professional career development with our IHG Leadership programs
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual and inspire incredible.

At InterContinental London Park Lane, our ambition is to define our unique culture.

• The kind of culture that inspires you to be all you can be.
• An invitation to tap into your unique personality to deliver and achieve incredible things.
• An expectation to play your part in empowering and inspiring others.
• An opportunity to learn, grow and push what’s possible.
• The promise of a personal and professional journey
• A place where everyone can belong and feel part of something bigger. 

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You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.