Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Partnerships & Growth The Ginstitute | Portobello Road, London (Hybrid) The Ginstitute is one of London’s most iconic immersive experiences. We are focused on expanding our commercial reach across hotels, concierges, event agencies, corporate clients and direct-to-consumer channels. We’re looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager with an existing network in hospitality or corporate events, who can unlock growth quickly and help shape the future of our experience-led business. 

What you’ll do

• Grow partnerships with hotels, concierges & corporate event buyers

• Leverage your existing network to unlock fast commercial wins

• Manage agencies & experience platforms (Virgin Experience Days, GetYourGuide, Airbnb Experiences)

• Support D2C growth through partnerships, listings & seasonal campaigns

• Lead outreach, meetings, proposals & concierge training sessions

• Optimise B2B and consumer funnels with marketing support

• Represent The Ginstitute at events, tastings & brand experiences

What you bring

• 1–5 years’ experience in business development or partnerships

• (hospitality, experiences or corporate events ideal)

• Existing relationships with hotels, concierges or corporate clients

• Confident communicator and natural relationship-builder

• Organised, self-motivated and commercially driven

Why join us

• Flexible structure: Full-time role, with part-time considered for the right candidate

• Hybrid working: Mix of remote work and approx. 2 days per week on-site or in-market

• Represent one of London’s most loved premium experiences

• High ownership, visibility and direct commercial impact

• £40–50k base + strong commission (high-performing OTE £70k–£80k+)

Apply with your CV and a short note outlining your experience and network.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Company events

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Work from home

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in Business Development, Partnerships, or Corporate Event Sales?

• Have you previously sold an experience (hospitality, events, attractions, DTC experiences, tasting sessions, etc.)?

• Do you have an existing network within hotels, concierges, or corporate event buyers?

• Are you currently based in London, or able to reliably work in London multiple days per week?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London W11 2DY

Interested applicants can be sent to: Tom Coates - Portobello Road Distillery tom@portobelloroaddistillery.com