Business Development Executive - #2676724

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About Manifesto

Manifesto Group is a hospitality company behind some of the most vibrant food hall and bar concepts in Berlin and Prague. Our portfolio includes Manifesto Market, Soot Bar, and Himitsu Speakeasy; each offering a unique blend of design, food, and entertainment experiences. We are operating high foot traffic places people love, and we are looking for team members who want to help shape what's next.

We aim to improve people's lives and neighborhoods with our collection of creative hospitality brands, utilizing food experiences while creating places for restaurateurs businesses to thrive. We pride ourselves on bringing different types of people together powered by good food and events.

As a company, we are building diverse and high-performing teams who are interested in creating a better and tastier world. We care about growing healthy careers and lives. If you care about those things, this company is for you.

About The Opportunity

We're looking for an ambitious, and results-oriented Business development Executive to join our Berlin team.

Your mission is clear: identify, approach, and close deals with major B2B clients, from global agencies and brands to leading local companies, who want to host events, launches, or celebrations in our vibrant spaces .

This is a commercial role that blends aggressive acquisition with Sales Operations and Strategic Account Management. You will be the key link between Manifesto's venues and the market, turning outreach into signed contracts through a data-driven acquisition strategy . If you are a "Hunter" who loves building long-lasting partnerships and achieving measurable, data-backed success, this is for you.

What You'll Do

• Proactively identify and reach out to potential B2B clients, agencies, and corporate partners to close high-value deals and full buyouts .
• Manage and convert B2C inquiries for private celebrations and special occasions
• Build and manage a structured sales pipeline with a strict focus on Reach (outbound volume) and Conversion (lead-to-deal ratios), using data to optimize the sales funnel.
• Cultivate long-term, strategic relationships with DMCs, MICE, Travel Agencies and Creative Agencies, moving beyond one-off sales to integrated commercial frameworks.
• Conduct regular market intelligence to analyze competitors and identify new, data-backed business opportunities.
• Handle pricing, terms, and contracts to maximize revenue while collaborating with marketing and operations to ensure high rebooking rates and client satisfaction.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• You thrive on building relationships from scratch and have a proven track record of closing complex deals.
• High proficiency in using CRMs (Notion/Google Workspace) to track, analyze, and report on daily reach and conversion performance.
• Fluent in German and English with the ability to pitch to the decision-makers and tell a compelling brand story.
• A strong goal orientation and the ability to see the "big picture" of a partnership's impact
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to be on-site to ensure event delivery meets our high international standards.
  
  
  

What's In It For You

• Full time position with a competitive base salary supplemented by a performance-based sales bonus.
• A dynamic, international environment with room for autonomy and professional progression.
• Work in a positive, passionate, and design-driven environment.
• Play a key role in shaping unique food and beverage experiences in the heart of Berlin.
  
  
  

If you're a commercially minded salesperson who loves building partnerships, winning clients, and driving results, join us and become part of creating Manifesto, the most vibrant and unforgettable venue in Europe.