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Business Development Manager - Star Pubs - Cumbria & LakesThe HEINEKEN Company • England, GB
Business Development Manager - Star Pubs - Cumbria & Lakes

Business Development Manager - Star Pubs - Cumbria & Lakes

The HEINEKEN Company • England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Cumbria & Lakes. Location: Field-based role – Cumbria and Lake District. Permanent, full-time. Salary: circa £55,000 base, plus full benefits. Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025.

HEINEKEN and Star Pubs are looking for a brilliant person to support our pub operators to grow sustainable businesses and deliver strong commercial results while focusing on customer experience and community impact.

Responsibilities

  • Manage around 35 pubs within the Cumbria and Lake District region, working with a dedicated support team to build strong relationships with operators and lessees.
  • Own the P&L for each pub in your portfolio, driving financial performance, managing costs, and ensuring profitability.
  • Design and implement innovative retail solutions to enhance the customer journey and drive profitability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Pub Operations, Estates Managers, Property Team) to create and execute tailored business plans for each pub.
  • Recruit new lessees, drive the letting of pubs, review commercial terms, and roll out brand and marketing initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to optimise revenue streams and increase efficiency across your portfolio.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in retail, hospitality, or business development.
  • Strong experience with P&L management and driving financial performance.
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and balance commercial delivery with long-term partnerships.
  • Strategic thinking with the confidence to take bold decisions that grow profitability.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills.
  • Experience in the pub sector is a bonus, but candidates from other industries with the right commercial acumen and customer focus are welcome.

Why Join Us

At Star Pubs, part of the HEINEKEN UK family, we invest in our people and foster a culture of collaboration and growth. This is a role where you can make a difference to the business and the communities we serve.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Company Car (driving licence required)
  • Meal and Broadband Allowance
  • Company-funded Private Medical Healthcare
  • Double-matched pension contributions (up to 10%)
  • 35 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy/sell)
  • Monthly product allowance for our ciders and beers (non-alcohol options available)
  • Opportunity to develop your career

Application

If you like what you’ve read, apply as soon as possible. We may close vacancies early when we receive significant numbers of applications.

If you need adjustments to support your application, or if you require information in different formats or accessibility accommodations, please contact recruitment@heineken.co.uk.

Who We Are: Star Pubs is part of HEINEKEN UK, leasing pub properties to small businesses and entrepreneurs, with a goal to bring out the best in the great British pub.

Required/Preferred Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Other

Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Hospitality, and Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs

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