Business Development Manager

This newly created role within our dynamic and growing team offers a truly unique and exciting chance for an ambitious individual to help steer Purezza’s next phase of growth in the UK. We are seeking a candidate with a growth mindset and sharp commercial instincts. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate directly with some of the UK’s most respected and innovative hospitality leaders, assisting them in elevating guest experiences while significantly boosting their ESG performance and profitability. Moreover, you will be instrumental in driving our North Star ambition: positioning Purezza as the premier service business in the UK. About Purezza At Purezza, we're revolutionising the way the HoReCa industry delivers water. We offer a fresh, sustainable alternative to bottled water by empowering venues to filter, chill, and serve premium still and sparkling water right on-site. Our state-of-the-art filtration and carbonation technologies work seamlessly to provide perfectly balanced, delicious water that guests love. Since our launch in 2013, Purezza has made its mark in over 5,000 venues across 13 countries, rapidly expanding throughout Europe, North America, and Australia. Our mission is to support hospitality operators in enhancing guest experiences while making a positive impact on the environment. Core Responsibilities Drive Growth & Market Presence Own and drive new business development across the premium UK hospitality sector, with a core focus on London. Build, manage and convert a high‑quality pipeline of premium prospects. Develop strong, lasting relationships with owners, founders and senior decision‑makers. Deliver consultative, insight‑led sales conversations focused on both commercial and ESG impact. Champion the Purezza Brand Establish Purezza as the best‑in‑class service offering and category leader within premium hospitality. Actively network within the industry, attending key events and building brand presence. Represent Purezza with professionalism, confidence and a deep understanding of our sustainability and service‑led value proposition. Collaborate & Contribute Work cross‑functionally to support brand building, market strategy and customer success. Maintain disciplined pipeline management and accurate forecasting. Provide market insights to help shape product, marketing and commercial strategy. Who You Are Passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Growth mindset — always learning, improving and pushing for better. Commercially sharp with strong instincts for value creation. Detail‑oriented and disciplined in your approach. Confident operating in a relationship‑led, premium sales environment. Excellent communicator and influencer. A self‑starter who is comfortable building structure, not just following it. Essential Minimum 3 years of proven success in business development within hospitality or a related premium sector. Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and decision‑makers. Ability to thrive in a startup‑style, fast‑moving environment. Nice to Have Experience working with global hotel operators. A strong network within the UK hospitality industry. Experience selling a high‑value brand (ideally food/drink). £45,000–£55,000 base salary (depending on experience) Commission + performance bonuses Hybrid working (3 days onsite/events, 2 days remote 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Company Pension scheme Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period) Cycle to Work scheme available Employee rewards and discounts Option to join Health Care Cash Plan 24/7 365-day access to Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured Access to on-going learning and development with our online learning platform