New Business Manager

New Business Manager – Central EnglandEmployment Type: Permanent, Full TimeHours of Work: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (with flexibility for evenings and weekends where required)Location: Field-based – Central England (ideally based around Solihull or the surrounding areas)Territory: Covering the Cotswolds, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areasYour next chapterAt Travel Chapter, we’re on a mission to showcase the UK’s most inspiring places to stay. As the holiday home people, we work closely with property owners to help them unlock the full potential of their homes while delivering exceptional guest experiences.We’re looking for an energetic, commercially driven New Business Manager to join our growing team and take ownership of developing our Central England region.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves winning new business, spotting opportunities and building relationships. You'll be responsible for growing our property portfolio across a varied geographical area, identifying potential owners and turning opportunities into successful partnerships.You'll need to be confident, proactive and motivated by targets, with the creativity to think differently, adapt your approach and make things happen. This is a field-based role, so you'll have plenty of autonomy to manage your own diary, build your local network and maximise opportunities across your territory.Ideally, you'll be based around Solihull or the surrounding areas, with the ability to travel across your region, generally within around a two-hour radius.Alongside a competitive basic salary, you'll benefit from a commission scheme with realistic first-year on-target earnings of an additional £10,000–£15,000, with the opportunity to achieve £20,000+ in commission as your portfolio and performance grow.What you'll be doingDriving property acquisition across Central England, identifying high-quality holiday homes in attractive and high-demand locationsBuilding and managing a strong pipeline of opportunities through networking, research, referrals, events and proactive outreachActively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, using your initiative and creativity to uncover potential owners and propertiesConfidently presenting and selling our owner proposition, tailoring your approach to each potential ownerDeveloping local partnerships with estate agents, developers, businesses and other key stakeholders to support regional growthTaking ownership of your sales pipeline, managing your own diary and ensuring opportunities are progressed effectivelyEnsuring each new property is launched to the highest standard, including pricing, photography and listing qualityUsing data and local market insight to shape pricing strategies and revenue projectionsNegotiating commercially sound agreements that benefit both the owner and the businessActing as a brand ambassador in your region, representing Travel Chapter at meetings, events and industry functionsCollaborating closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless and high-quality owner journeyWorking towards and exceeding KPIs across appointments, property sign-ups and revenue generationWhat we're looking forA highly motivated, commercially driven individual who is energised by targets, commission and achieving resultsStrong sales and business development experience, with a track record of winning new business and exceeding targetsExcellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build relationships quicklyA proactive approach to identifying opportunities, thinking creatively and trying different approaches to generate businessSomeone who is adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environmentProven experience in field-based sales, including managing your own diary and time effectivelyConfidence working independently across a large geographical areaStrong commercial awareness and the ability to recognise and develop profitable opportunitiesExperience managing a pipeline and using CRM systems (Salesforce or similar)Excellent organisation and time management skillsStrong IT, numeracy and literacy skillsGood knowledge of Central England and the surrounding areasA full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively within your territoryIt would be great if you also haveExperience within the holiday letting, hospitality, hotel or wider travel and tourism industryAn existing network of contacts across your geographical areaAn eye for property presentation, marketing and photographyExperience working with property owners, landlords or investorsWho we areWe are Travel Chapter, the holiday home people. We connect guests with memorable stays across the UK while helping property owners grow successful holiday let businesses. As a certified B Corp, we're committed to doing business the right way, balancing purpose and performance in everything we do.At Travel Chapter, we believe our people are key to our success. We work collaboratively, support each other to grow, and celebrate the impact we make together.At Travel Chapter, we're proud to be an inclusive organisation. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your application or interview, please let us know and our People Team will be happy to support you.Interviews are a two-way process, so please come prepared with questions for us as well as sharing your experience.