Business Development Manager - MICE & Corporates

At Staycity Group, we bring together two leading aparthotel brands — Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels — united by a shared commitment to modern, flexible hospitality. Across our properties and support teams, our goal is simple: to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and create an environment where our people can do their best work.

You’ll be part of a fast-growing European hospitality group built on our values of curiosity, drive, collaboration, kindness, and respect. We’re a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work — because we believe great hospitality starts with people who feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

We’re now hiring a Business Development Manager - MICE & Groups, to join our dynamic European team. This role will ideally be based from Berlin, Frankfurt or Vienna. (CVs to be submitted in English only please).

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns
• Bonus scheme that rewards high performers; based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
• Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, and your family and friends
• Refer and earn scheme – earn up to £/€550
• Education Support to help you foster new skills
• Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
• EAP: Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in hotel or aparthotel sales, with a strong focus on MICE and/or groups
• Demonstrable experience in the German-speaking market (essential)
• Fluency in English and German
• Proven track record in proactive business development and pipeline generation
• Strong network within the MICE / agency landscape in the DACH region
• Commercial mindset with the ability to convert opportunities into revenue
• Familiarity with systems such as Salesforce, Opera, IDEAS, Agency360 or LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• A fiercely proactive and can-do attitude
• A willingness to travel when needed – this role will involve frequent travel within Germany and Austria

Responsibilities

• Act as a key commercial contact for MICE agencies and group organisers across the DACH region, building strong and lasting relationships
• Proactively generate new MICE and group business across multiple destinations within the portfolio
• Build, manage and convert a strong pipeline of event, trade fair and group opportunities
• Position Staycity and Wilde as preferred partners within the MICE and group segment
• Represent the company at trade shows, networking events and industry platforms
• Work closely with local sales teams and operational teams to ensure strong conversion and successful delivery
• Lead and support sales activities across the region, including roadshows, presentations and client engagement initiatives
• Ensure timely and competitive proposals in collaboration with internal teams, with a clear focus on revenue and profitability
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline and performance within CRM systems
• Continuously identify new business opportunities and contribute to the overall growth of the segment

Join us and be part of the journey.