Business Development Manager – Mid/South UK

  • Full-time

Company Description

Quadriga is a leading international provider of guest technology managed services that enhances engagement, generates additional revenue, and fuels value for hotels through a continued focus on the global customer experience. Quadriga is part of the Exceptional Innovation (EI) family of companies and affiliates which benefits from the technology innovation driven by EI. The Group is constantly at the forefront of hospitality guest technology with its IQx platform and suite of integrated solutions for hoteliers.

Job Description

·    Identifying prospective new clients either net new to Quadriga or through working with an account manager to uncover new clients within an existing base by selling and upselling a variety of new technology platforms.

·    Identifying, creating and winning new opportunities across a broad  variety of technology platforms in competitor accounts, newly constructed hotels and hotels that do not currently have the necessary / appropriate hospitality technologies. Examples of technologies include Wi-Fi, interactive TV systems, networks and mobile applications.

·    Recognising and supporting net new revenue acquisition by working with the

Director of Global Account’s where appropriate.

·    Timely and accurate reporting of activity (pipeline and forecast etc) as required by

Regional Director or Sales Manager

·    To devise and develop account plans and deliver results against them.

·    To develop and maintain multi-level customer relationships, especially at senior management and Director level

·    When appropriate, attend industry forums, conferences & exhibitions to uncover new opportunities & maintain relationships with existing customers.

·    Working closely with marketing, finance, and operations colleagues in Quadriga to drive the overall sales and revenue performance.

·    Maintaining  awareness  of  activity  in  the  hotel  sector  in  Quadriga’s  operating

regions to include key chains, owners, franchises etc.

·    Maintain a detailed knowledge of the hotel industry and marketplace

·    Maintain a good working knowledge of business issues that impact hotels, hotel owners and brands

·    Maintain a detailed knowledge of Quadriga’s products and services, and be able to

identify how they compare to the offerings of competitors

·          At all times work in a way that supports and exemplifies the Core Values promoted by Quadriga.

Qualifications

·    Minimum 2 years sales, pre-sales or account management experience preferably within Hospitality IT

·    Experience of the UK hospitality market

·    Knowledge of Wi-Fi, mobile technology, hospitality TV systems desirable

 

Additional Information

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·    Proven ability to prospect, lead generate, cold call, close

·    Able to travel throughout country as required

·    Self starter

·    Based from country office but expectation is the person will be ‘on the road’ 90% of the time