About the job
Within our Development team, we are focused on expanding and strengthening our portfolio of parks across Europe, with a strong growth ambition in the UK. The business development role is obviously a key role in realizing that ambition: identifying new opportunities, building relationships, and securing long-term partnerships that drive both continuity and profitability.
As a Business Development Manager, you operate at the heart of our growth strategy. You combine business development with relationship management, working across the full lifecycle from building a strong pipeline of prospects to negotiating and closing complex deals. You will be part of a young, ambitious, and close team with a strong sense of ownership, working in an environment that combines a startup mentality with the backing of a large international organization.
What you will do
In this role, you take ownership of developing and expanding our franchise portfolio. You are equally focused on generating new opportunities as you are on maintaining and growing existing partnerships.
- Identify, analyze, and pursue new franchise park opportunities, with a strong focus on building a robust pipeline (“funnel”) of prospects., maintaining full accountability and ownership throughout.
- Working towards a structured and focused set of deliverables and KPI’s, lead the full deal lifecycle from initial contact and feasibility analysis through to negotiation, contract signing, and onboarding.
- Negotiate complex franchise and management contracts, including renewals and extensions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, park owners, and other key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Support third-party developers and collaborate with development partners to realize new park opportunities.
- Evaluation of current or potential resort real estate value based on capital structure, location, design & layout, facilities, accommodation and commercial agreement structures to maximise real estate owner returns and Landal franchise income
- Contribute to the continuous optimization of business models and contract structures, ensuring scalability and compliance.
You will spend a significant amount of time on the road, actively networking, spotting opportunities, and building relationships that fuel future growth. Next to that we would love to see you in the office in Norwich.
Who you are
You are a commercially driven professional with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to close complex deals. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
· Educated to degree level with 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
· Proven experience in business development, acquisitions, or contracting within a national and/or international context (hospitality, leisure, or related industries is a plus).
· Strong negotiation skills and experience with complex, high-value contracts.
· Ability to build and maintain a strong professional network and create new opportunities proactively.
· Conceptual thinker with a sharp commercial mindset and the ability to translate strategy into action.
· Comfortable operating independently while collaborating closely within a team environment.
· A background in Real Estate related sectors is a positive, but not essential
You bring professional maturity, energy, and a strong drive to win. You believe in building something bigger, are not afraid to take ownership, and enjoy being out in the market creating opportunities.
What we offer
Together, we go all out to offer the best to our guests and our colleagues.
If you join us, your work will be rewarded with:
- A salary between £53,000-£75,000 per annum dependant on experience.
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with the option to purchase additional days off.
- A bonus scheme.
- A range of benefits available including car allowance, pension, discounted Landal stays, cycle to work scheme.