Restaurant Business Development Manager – Denver, Colorado

Gecko Hospitality is now searching for an experienced and motivated Restaurant Business Development Manager in the Denver area. The ideal Restaurant Business Development Manager should excel in cultivating top-tier partnerships, driving growth opportunities, enhancing customer service, strategizing revenue initiatives, participating in the bidding process, collaborating with teams, and reporting to Executive Leadership.

About The Company: Boasting over three decades of industry expertise, we oversee a diverse portfolio encompassing nationally renowned brands, locally curated culinary destinations, and exclusive in-house creations. Emphasizing a personalized operational strategy, we are renowned for tailoring each venture to suit its specific locale and demographic, aiming to deliver exceptional customer service. Presently, we manage over a dozen establishments in airports in Colorado and California.

Responsibilities

• Identify new alliance opportunities to expand reach and enhance public image and business performance in airport-related restaurant ventures.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to explore fresh bidding prospects and define strategic pathways.
• Prospect and secure license agreements with key retail and F&B brands, generating new leads.
• Nurture existing partnerships to ensure mutual profitability and overall success.
• Maintain professional relationships within the organization through effective communication, integration, execution, and integrity.
• Engage with company leaders to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, community leaders, and business partners.
• Establish and uphold SOPs for managing business relationships, fostering a conducive environment for partnership growth.
• Support the RFP bidding process comprehensively to maximize bid success rates.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, and writers to deliver compliant and timely proposals for all projects.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: up to $85,000
• Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401k

Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent experience in a Business Development Manager role.
• Demonstrated success in securing and leading strategic partnerships, ideally in the restaurant, hospitality, airport concessions, or related industries.
• Exceptional relationship-building abilities, industry acumen, and influence over restaurant-industry figures.
• Proven expertise in brand development and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated capability to achieve results and advance partnerships through interpersonal finesse, perseverance, and creative approaches.
• Track record of negotiating mutually beneficial deals and exceeding partnership expectations.
• Proficiency in business modeling, financial analysis, and opportunity assessment.
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate across departments like marketing and operations to drive business growth.
• Proven history of fostering innovation.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Upholds high personal integrity and excels in teamwork dynamics.

For immediate consideration, e-mail your resume to jacob@geckohospitality.com or apply today