Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

Open doors within elite networks and premium markets to build a pipeline of high-value clients and partners. Build trusted, discreet relationships with UHNW and HNW individuals, corporate executives and luxury brand partners. Structure and close complex, high-value membership and bespoke-service agreements. Develop and execute account strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth while protecting service integrity. Negotiate partnerships with luxury, hospitality, aviation, banking and lifestyle brands. Represent the brand at premium events and within high-income client ecosystems to build presence and referrals. Manage long and complex sales cycles with a consultative, high-trust approach. Monitor luxury-market trends and client expectations to refine the service offering and positioning.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. 4 years of experience or more in business development, luxury sales, private banking, hospitality, real estate, aviation, or premium lifestyle services. Proven ability to engage and close UHNW or HNW clients or corporate executive accounts. Exceptional negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills. Deep understanding of luxury service expectations, discretion and personalisation. Strong existing network within luxury, corporate or high-income client ecosystems. Experience managing long and complex sales cycles. MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification. Highly polished, discreet and professionally composed; naturally networked in elite environments. Persuasive, yet subtle in approach, with a deep appreciation for luxury and service excellence; self-driven and disciplined. Discretion and professional poise. Consultative selling. Complex deal structuring and closing. Luxury service and personalisation. Networking and relationship development. Commercial judgement.

Key Performance Indicators:

Acquires a target number of new Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) or High-Net-Worth (HNW) members and corporate accounts each period. Grows revenue from memberships and bespoke services against target. Achieves high client retention and repeat-engagement rates, signalling genuine satisfaction. Converts elite relationships into referrals that feed a self-sustaining pipeline. Strengthens the brand's standing and reputation within luxury and high-net-worth circles.