Business Development Manager

途风旅游Toursforfun; Lille; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the travel industry is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand partnerships across Europe. The role involves negotiating with travel suppliers and DMOs, participating in trade shows, and optimizing partnership strategies. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and be adaptable to travel frequently.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Bonuses and incentives

Remote work support

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in travel and tourism.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other European languages is a plus.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to 60% travel.

Responsabilités

• Identify and establish partnerships with travel suppliers and DMOs.
• Participate in major European travel trade shows.
• Plan and organize Tours4fun's participation in exhibitions.

Connaissances

Communication

Negotiation

Market Insight

Adaptability

Outils

CRM systems

Office software

Description du poste

Expand partnerships with premium European travel suppliers and tourism organizations.

As Tours4fun’s frontline business development manager in Europe, you will be responsible for identifying and establishing a network of high-quality travel resources across France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and other European countries, including deep collaboration with Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs).

1. Expansion Channels :

Actively participate in major European travel trade shows (e.g., ITB Berlin, WTM London) to negotiate partnerships with premium travel suppliers and national tourism boards, securing high-value cooperation agreements.

Continuously explore industry resources through associations, forums, industry reports, and DMO / tourism board publications to systematically identify potential partners.

Leverage Tours4fun’s internal database and CRM system to optimize and expand the supplier resource pool while building strong partnerships with local DMOs and tourism boards.

2. Trade Show Preparation & Follow-up :

Plan and organize Tours4fun’s participation in high-impact exhibitions, prepare promotional materials, and enhance brand visibility and partnership opportunities.

Accurately collect information on potential partners, DMOs, and tourism boards during events and ensure timely data entry into the system.

Analyze outcomes and propose optimization strategies.

3. Partnership Negotiation & Coordination :

Assist the Head of Business Development in formulating and executing partnership strategies, tracking project execution and results.

4. Industry Experience :

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the travel and tourism industry, with preference given to candidates with experience in business development for local guided tours or partnerships with DMOs.

5. Market Insight :

Familiarity with the travel resources, DMOs, and tourism board structures in France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and other European countries, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to market changes.

6. Communication & Negotiation :

Excellent communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, DMOs, and tourism boards across diverse cultural backgrounds.

7. Execution & Adaptability :

Self-motivated, adaptable to 60% travel, and capable of collaborating with global teams across time zones.

Proficient in CRM systems and office software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

8. Language Skills :

Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in other European languages (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish) is a plus.

About Tours4fun:

Founded in Los Angeles in 2006, with offices in Chengdu and Cebu, Tours4fun aims to be the world's leading platform for booking local guided tours. It is part of Trip.com Group, offering a multilingual platform with over 15,000 products, serving a diverse international customer base and supporting multiple languages and media channels.

We Offer:

• Global Platform with a vast user base and brand influence.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and incentives.
• Remote work support and career growth opportunities.