Business Development & Account Manager

Business Development & Account Manager Full time Manchester

Start date September 2026

At itison we believe life is about the experience. We match our 1.7 million members with the best local experiences; create our own world class events and donate thousands of experiences to local charities.

Were the market leader at what we do andwerelooking for the best to join our team to help make us better.

Were looking for aprovenandambitious Business Development & Account Manager to join ourCityTeamand help us grow our Manchester business sustainably-someone whocanbuild real momentum in the city through sourcing standout experiences with brilliant local businessesdrivingcommercial growth and ultimately stepping into ateam leader role as the team grows.

Therole would suit someone whois wellconnectedacross

Manchester and the North-westand hasastrong network of hospitalityleisureand experience-led businesses they cantap into.

Whatyoullbe doing

Our City Team (sales team) isat the forefront of delivering growth foritison responsible for driving double-digit growth every year through sourcing and negotiating an incredible range of experiences in our local areas; from amazing hotel breaks to Michelin-starred dining or the best new spa.

To begin withyoullbe focused on developing new business in and around

Manchester& the North-westof England- reigniting our presencesecuringpartnershipswith the best operators and building a pipeline that creates sustained momentum. Once you havebuilt upastrongportfolio your time willthenbe split between account managingyourexistingaccounts and helping them grow alongside continuing to generate new business.

To excel at this roleyoullneed to be smart charming ambitious tenaciousdiligentresilientandorganised. You will also be motivated by targets used to working at pace and thinking strategically to get what you want.

You should have experience in B2B sales or strong transferable experience from the hospitality or leisure industries.

A network of connections within these sectors would also be beneficial.

The role will be based between our Manchester city centre office and being out and about visiting businesses/ venues along withsomeregular visits to our Glasgow HQ.

To do this roleyoullneed to be flexible have a driving license and your own transport.

Whatsthe role

• Growing and develop your pipeline by building amazing relationships with key people

• Building on established relationships andcoming up withideas for new opportunities for existing accounts

• Working with senior teams in local and global brands to develop long-term strategies based on their objectives

• Using research and your own hospitality knowledge toidentifythe best opportunities within each business to work with itison

• Maximise your time by combining scheduled meetings with drop-ins to qualified businesses

• Target based - you will have targets to work toacross various metrics

Key skills & traits:

• Alove ofsales and business development backed by a proven track record

• Intelligent professional presentable and tenacious

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ambitiousenergeticself-motivated and driven by KPIs

• Resilient and a skilled objection handler/negotiator

• An emotionally intelligent people person; brilliant at building relationships at all levels

• Diligent and organised; able to follow processes and manage time effectively

• Highly connected within Manchester and the surrounding areas with strong industry relationships

• Insider knowledge of the hospitality industry and an understanding of industry language and key considerations (i.e. profit margins).

The salary and benefits package:

• Salary 30k - 40k commission depending on experience (OTE up to 50k)

• Private Health Care

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Salary exchange smart pension scheme

• 15% itisondiscount and 50% discount at allitison-owned venues

• Enhanced maternity/paternity

• Learning grant

• Lunchtime Pilates classes

• Holiday-buy scheme

• Birthday day off

• Home & Tech scheme

• Paid company socials

• Free tickets to our major events (Drive-In MoviesGlasGLOW and more to come)

• Charity day paid time offto volunteer for a charity of your choice

• Fantastic work environment and the best equipment to do your job

Required Experience:

Manager