Senior Business Development Manager – Manchester & Liverpool
About the opportunity
Manchester and Liverpool have two of the UK's most exciting dining scenes, and First Table is looking for a driven, food-loving Senior BDM to grow its presence across both cities. You'll spend your time meeting restaurant owners and hospitality leaders, winning new business, and — as a senior member of the sales team — mentoring and onboarding other BDMs. Backed by an established brand and a collaborative team across the UK, Australia and NZ, you'll have freedom to own your territory with strong support behind you.
About First Table
Our vision is to be the first place diners go to book a table. Established in Queenstown, New Zealand over a decade ago, we're a dining discovery platform operating across NZ, Australia and the UK, connecting diners to restaurants through clever tech — helping venues fill early tables and giving diners a reason to try somewhere new. Our values: Grow Together, Win-Win-Win, and Own It.
About the role
You'll grow First Table's restaurant network across your territory while stepping into a leadership role within the wider sales team. Your primary focus is winning new restaurant partners — owning opportunities from first conversation through to onboarding — while supporting existing partners where needed. As a senior individual contributor, you'll consistently exceed targets, set the benchmark for the team, formally coach and mentor newer BDMs, and take on a designated special remit (a category focus, growth initiative, or training lead role) working with the Regional Lead and senior leadership. You'll work autonomously, meeting restaurant owners and operators in person, using market insight and data to build a healthy pipeline — all while backed by an experienced team, clear systems, and regular coaching.
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How to apply
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter via the Apply Now link, telling us what excites you about the role. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait to apply.
Note: applicants must be based in or near Manchester or Liverpool (or well-placed to cover both), and must already have the right to work in the UK. First Table is an equal opportunity employer, happy to discuss flexible working and reasonable adjustments.
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Open job postingAbout the company
First Table is a platform focused on driving restaurant acquisition and activation, improving retention, and supporting long-term growth through commercial leadership and operational excellence.