Business Development Manager

Help us grow the places where unforgettable holidays begin

At Awaze, what we do is simple – we send people on holiday. And who doesn’t love that? Behind every perfect getaway is a fantastic holiday home and a trusted homeowner. That’s where you come in. As part of our UK growth team, you’ll play a key role in finding and onboarding the next homeowners to join the Awaze family and help us continue building the UK’s most inspiring holiday home portfolio.

As our new Business Development Manager - Dartmouth, your mission is to drive the growth of our UK holiday home portfolio by identifying, engaging, and onboarding high-quality properties in line with our ambitious growth targets. Acting as a passionate ambassador for Awaze and , you’ll build strong, lasting relationships with homeowners and partners, helping to expand our presence and deliver outstanding commercial results.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be based in or around Dartmouth and hold a full, clean driving licence, as regular travel to properties across the region is required.

• Own and deliver regional property acquisition targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Identify, approach, and sign new homeowners – from individual property owners to corporate and investment partners
• Arrange and conduct property visits, presenting the Awaze value proposition and portfolio of brands
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with homeowners and third-party partners
• Act as a brand ambassador for Awaze within the UK holiday and leisure sector, attending industry events and monitoring market trends
• Use data and analytical tools to identify growth opportunities and optimise your regional acquisition strategy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new properties

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re commercially driven, target-focused, and passionate about travel – particularly UK holidays. You’re someone who builds trust naturally, spots opportunities where others don’t, and is always looking for the next hidden gem.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven ability to meet and exceed targets in a commercially driven environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence and negotiate
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities
• Comfort using data and analytical tools to inform decisions
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently in a field-based role
• A genuine curiosity about the market and competitors

Bonus points if you have experience within the leisure, travel, or holiday rental sector – but this isn’t essential. What matters most is your drive to learn, grow, and succeed.

• Grow the Awaze UK –  portfolio by successfully signing high-quality properties across Dartmouth
• Strengthen Awaze’s/ brand presence and reputation within the regional holiday market
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with homeowners and strategic partners
• Contribute directly to the delivery of UK growth plans and commercial performance
• Identify new market opportunities and continuously refine your regional strategy

We offer a versatile position in a strong professional and social environment – one you’ll have the opportunity to influence and help shape. You’ll be part of an international company that invests in the future, and join a dynamic, fast-paced department with skilled and committed colleagues who support each other.

We’re a people-first business – and we know that our success starts with our teams. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll enjoy:

• Generous discounts on holidays across our brands
• Flexible hybrid working –…