Business Development Executive

A bit about us

The Sawday’s group is a collection of travel brands all centred on a passion for special places to stay. Since 2017, the company has been 52% employee‑owned, with the rest made up of a Charitable Trust and the founding family. We’re proud to be B Corp certified and recognised by them as one of the top 5% places in the world for employees.

We are leaders in sustainable and ethical travel, and every team in our business plays a vital role in achieving our impact goals. Our Impact Report outlines our five‑year strategy and annual objectives, which form the foundation of our company‑wide approach. These goals drive every decision we make, and we expect all team members to contribute to their success as part of our shared mission.

This role involves working for Paws & Stay, the UK’s only dog‑first travel website, created by animal lovers to take the frustration out of finding genuinely dog‑friendly places to stay. It’s run on the same solid principles, but with a focus on dogs in everything from the places chosen to the walks and pubs recommended.

Calling all dog lovers! We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Part‑Time Business Development Executive to join our friendly, dog‑filled company and help us discover even more of our “special places”. If you’re ambitious, hands‑on, and have a sharp eye for quality, dog‑friendly and detail, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking for a flexible, meaningful role with a purpose‑led company. Ideally you will be able to commute to our Bristol office at least once a month, however this is a remote role.

As our Business Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in identifying and developing new property partnerships for our collection. You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our property owners, helping to build meaningful, long‑term relationships while contributing to our continued growth.

Reports to

Senior Business Development Executive

Works closely with

Operations & Account Manager
Commercial Manager
Marketing team
Guest Experience Team

• Identify, assess and propose new dog‑friendly properties and partnerships to the Senior Business Development Executive
• Generate new business opportunities using a range of B2B sales techniques
• Research new dog‑friendly properties using digital platforms and conduct outbound lead generation to qualify and manage leads through the sales funnel
• Craft personalised communication to property owners to generate new interest in joining our collection
• Build initial strong, trusting relationships with property owners, ensuring they receive an outstanding experience from first contact
• Work closely with the Senior Business Development Executive to convert leads and hand over professionally
• Sustainability & Ethics Guardianship:
  We are leaders in sustainable and ethical travel, and every team in our business plays a vital role in achieving our impact goals. Our Impact Report outlines our five‑year strategy and annual objectives, which form the foundation of our company‑wide approach. In this role, you’ll be responsible for considering these goals with every decision we make as a business, whilst supporting initiatives which contribute to the success of our shared mission

• Proven experience in sales or business development, with a record of meeting or exceeding targets
• Experience working within a small, growing business or start‑up environment
• Able to handle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a dynamic but supportive environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build relationships naturally with a diverse range of property owners

• A team player with a collaborative spirit who brings clarity, motivation and energy
• Experience with using systems such as Salesforce or similar CRM, Trello and Microsoft Suite
• Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of, or empathy with, the needs of dog owners when travelling. If you are a dog owner, that’s just a bonus!

• £28,000 FTE, pro rata, per…