Business Development Manager (FTC)

Christmas is our biggest, brightest season and we want someone who can make it count.

Shelter Hall is Brighton's iconic seafront venue, bringing together world-beating street food, buzzing bars, events and unforgettable group experiences under one roof. As the festive season kicks in, the venue comes alive with events and our famous seafront igloos. We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to seize the moment and drive new business through the door.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role for a natural networker who knows Brighton inside out. You'll tap into your local contacts, open new doors and turn relationships into bookings — corporate events, group celebrations, private hire and igloo sales — during our busiest and most exciting trading period.

What you'll be doing

Building and delivering a fast-paced business development plan focused on Christmas revenue
Driving corporate events, group bookings, private hire and igloo sales
Activating your Brighton network and forging new relationships with local employers, agencies and decision-makers
Partnering with hotels, concierges and local businesses to bring in new custom
Reactivating lapsed accounts and building fresh prospect lists through local mapping, referrals and LinkedIn
Hosting site visits and showcases that turn interest into confirmed bookings
Keeping a clear pipeline and working hand-in-glove with the venue team

What you'll bring

A strong knowledge of Brighton and an established network of local corporate contacts
Proven experience in business development, corporate or venue sales, or events — ideally in hospitality, leisure or hotels
A track record of winning new business, building partnerships and hitting revenue targets
The confidence to open doors, build trust fast and turn conversations into commercial wins
A proactive, resilient, organised approach — ready to hit the ground running

The details

Based at Shelter Hall, Brighton seafront (ideally Brighton-based, minimum three days a week on site)
Three-month temporary Christmas contract
Reporting to the General Manager and working alongside our Sales & Marketing team

Why Shelter Hall?

This is your chance to make a visible impact at one of Brighton's most exciting hospitality venues, in a one-of-a-kind seafront setting. You'll join a team that's passionate, commercial, collaborative and kind — one that moves quickly, backs each other and genuinely loves creating great experiences.