Business Development Manager

Jayne Pierce Tourism; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable travel company seeks a Business Development Manager to cultivate relationships with travel agents and drive growth in luxury travel. This role combines hybrid working with field visits in a dynamic, supportive environment that values autonomy and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' field-based experience in travel industry sales.
• Proven sales track record and strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage both internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work strategically with suppliers to maximise partnership value.
• Organise and host dynamic training events, roadshows, and FAM trips.
• Lead business development across the South of the UK.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Southeast

We're partnering with one of the UK's most respected tour operators to find an exceptional Business Development Manager for the Southeast. With years of heritage and an unmatched reputation in the travel industry, particularly in long-haul and, this is a rare opportunity to join a company know for its stability and staff retention.

As Business Development Manager, you'll be the face of this prestigious brand across the South of the UK, building and nurturing relationships with travel agents while driving business growth. This field-based travel job in sales offers the flexibility of hybrid working, combining home working with occasional visits to their modern head office.

The Company

This isn't just any tour operator - they're a market leader in their specialist destinations, known for creating exceptional tailor-made holidays. Their impressive staff retention speaks volumes about their company culture.

This senior travel job in luxury travel offers the perfect blend of autonomy and support, ideal for a driven sales professional who wants to make their mark in luxury travel while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Interested candidates should have a passion for travel, a proven sales track record, and the ability to build lasting relationships at all levels botth internally and externally. If you're ready to take your travel sales career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

Please Note: Due to high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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• Ability to manage both internal and external relationships
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Extensive network of travel agent relationships in the South of the UK
• Proven track record in travel account management
• Minimum 2 years' field-based experience in travel industry sales

Job responsibilities

• Work with internal partners, providing feedback and competitor insight
• Work strategically with suppliers to maximise partnership value
• Provide market intelligence to shape company strategy
• Organise and host dynamic training events, roadshows, and FAM trips
• Analyse sales data to identify growth opportunities and market trends
• Spend 3-4 days a week meeting with travel agents
• Lead business development across the South of the UK