Business Development Manager – Resorts & Hospitality
Pubblicato il 19-08-2026 - Simplify Recruiting in Roma
Industry: Luxury Hospitality | Resorts | Leisure & Guest Experience
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The Opportunity
Simplify Recruiting is supporting an international company in the premium marine and leisure sector with its continued expansion across Europe.
We are seeking a Business Development Manager based in Italy to develop the company's presence within the luxury hospitality market, focusing on resorts, hotels, beach clubs and leisure operators.
This is a hands‑on market development role for someone who understands the hospitality sector, knows how to build relationships with senior decision‑makers, and is comfortable developing a territory from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new business with luxury resorts, hotels, beach clubs and hospitality groups.
Build relationships with General Managers, procurement teams, recreation/watersports leaders and property owners.
Develop direct sales as well as seasonal rental and revenue‑share partnerships.
Identify and develop relationships with watersports operators, concession partners and activity providers.
Manage the full business development cycle from initial engagement and demonstration through proposal, negotiation and implementation.
Develop opportunities across multiple properties through hotel groups and management companies.
Represent the business at relevant hospitality, leisure and industry events.
Maintain an active pipeline and provide regular forecasts and market feedback.
Coordinate with European operations teams on seasonal requirements and customer deliveries.
What We're Looking For
Experience in luxury hospitality sales, resort business development, leisure operations, watersports or guest experiences.
Strong relationships within the Italian hospitality/resort market are highly desirable.
Understanding of how hotels and resorts make purchasing and partnership decisions.
Proven ability to develop new accounts and build a market from the ground up.
Experience with rental, concession or revenue‑sharing models is an advantage.
Strong commercial and relationship‑building skills.
Fluent Italian and business English.
Self‑directed and comfortable working remotely and independently.
Willingness to travel extensively.
An interest or background in boating, watersports or marine leisure is advantageous.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of developing a growing international brand's hospitality presence in Italy and build long‑term partnerships across the luxury resort and leisure market. xysqume
Candidates must be based in Italy and able to travel regularly.