Position: Business Development Executive
Brand: Curry and Hops
Location: Aerocity, Mohali
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Hospitality / Brewery / Multi-Cuisine Restaurant
Reports To: General Manager / Marketing Head
Curry and Hops is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Business Development Executive to drive revenue growth through corporate partnerships, local business development initiatives, events, and strategic marketing collaborations.
The ideal candidate should have excellent networking skills, strong local market knowledge, and experience in restaurant, hospitality, or event marketing. This role requires a proactive individual who can identify new business opportunities, build lasting relationships, and execute initiatives that increase restaurant footfall and brand visibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Business Development
- Identify and establish partnerships with corporates, IT companies, business parks, educational institutions, and commercial establishments.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with HR teams, administration departments, and decision-makers for corporate events and employee engagement programs.
- Generate business through corporate lunches, team outings, celebrations, bulk bookings, and catering opportunities.
- Negotiate and manage long-term corporate tie-ups and partnership agreements.
Events & Promotions
- Identify opportunities for in-house and outdoor events to attract new customers.
- Plan and coordinate live music nights, brewery events, themed evenings, food festivals, and promotional campaigns.
- Liaise with event organizers, artists, vendors, and partners to ensure successful execution.
- Support the planning and execution of private parties, corporate gatherings, and special occasions.
Footfall & Revenue Growth
- Develop innovative strategies to increase daily and weekend restaurant footfall.
- Create local marketing initiatives to attract families, professionals, students, and community groups.
- Recommend promotional offers, loyalty programs, and seasonal campaigns to drive repeat business.
- Track campaign effectiveness and recommend improvements based on performance.
Marketing Coordination
- Work closely with the marketing team to execute offline and digital campaigns.
- Coordinate promotional activities, influencer collaborations, and brand activation events.
- Provide market insights and customer feedback to support marketing strategy.
- Ensure consistency in brand messaging across all business development initiatives.
Community & Relationship Building
- Build relationships with local clubs, residential societies, hotels, travel partners, and event planners.
- Represent the restaurant at networking events, exhibitions, and local business forums.
- Develop partnerships that enhance brand visibility and customer acquisition.
Market Research & Business Intelligence
- Monitor competitor activities, promotions, and market trends.
- Identify new business opportunities and emerging customer segments.
- Prepare regular reports on business development activities, partnerships, and campaign performance.
- Recommend strategies to improve revenue and market presence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, field marketing, sales, or hospitality marketing.
- Prior experience in restaurants, breweries, cafés, hotels, lounges, or hospitality businesses will be preferred.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
- Proven experience in corporate tie-ups and partnership development.
- Good understanding of event planning and promotional activities.
- Ability to develop and execute business growth strategies.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Self-motivated with a target-driven mindset.
- Good organizational and project coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and basic reporting tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Existing network within the Tricity corporate ecosystem will be an advantage.
- Passion for hospitality, food, and customer engagement.
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Energetic, outgoing, and comfortable with frequent field visits.
- Flexible to work during weekends, evenings, and special events as required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Number of new corporate tie-ups established
- Revenue generated through corporate partnerships
- Increase in restaurant footfall
- Number and success of events executed
- Growth in group bookings and private events
- Customer acquisition and repeat business
- Partnership retention and relationship quality
- Achievement of monthly and quarterly business targets
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Attractive performance-based incentives
- Travel reimbursement for approved business activities
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mohali, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Current Salary?
- Expected Salary?
- Notice Period?
Experience:
- Business development (Hospitality): 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
