Business Development Manager

Platinum Travel Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel management company in Greater London is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to expand their corporate travel services. This hybrid/remote position involves winning new business, managing client relationships, and overseeing project implementations. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in corporate travel sales and is ready to contribute to the company's growth. Competitive salary plus commission offered.

Benefits

Full training and development

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary plus commission

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate travel, events, or VIP travel.
• Confidence in managing the entire sales cycle from winning business to delivery.
• Ability to thrive in both hunting new opportunities and growing existing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business development within corporate travel, events, and VIP travel.
• Leading the full client journey: pitching, onboarding, and growing accounts.
• Project managing client implementations and ensuring smooth delivery.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Sales Cycle Management

Project Management

Job description

Business Development Manager Corporate Travel (Hybrid/Remote, London)

Are you a proven Business Development Manager with experience in corporate travel, events, or VIP travel?

Do you thrive on winning new business, building lasting client relationships, and seeing projects through from pitch to delivery?

Our client is a leading and highly successful Travel Management Company with an outstanding reputation for delivering first-class services to corporate clients. With exciting growth plans ahead, they are now looking for a driven and ambitious Travel Business Development Manager to join their expanding team.

You will be at the heart of our client’s growth strategy. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, bringing both sales acumen and project management skills. You will not only win business but also onboard it, working closely with operations and technology teams to ensure a seamless client experience from start to finish.

Business Development Manager Duties:

1. Driving new business development within corporate travel, events, and VIP travel.
2. Leading the full client journey: pitching, onboarding, and growing accounts.
3. Project managing client implementations and ensuring smooth delivery.
4. Building and maintaining strong relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders.
5. Partnering with internal operations and tech teams to optimise client solutions.
6. Delivering account management to nurture long-term growth and retention.
7. Consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets, while earning attractive commission.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven Business Development Manager experience in corporate travel, events, or VIP travel.
• Confidence in managing the entire sales cycle, from winning business to delivery.
• Ability to thrive in both hunting new opportunities and growing existing accounts.
• Commercially driven, relationship-focused, and comfortable collaborating across teams.
• Energy, ownership, and a proactive mindset to deliver results.

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid or remote working, London-based.
• Full training and development with clear progression pathways.
• The opportunity to work with innovative technology in the travel space.
• A collaborative culture working alongside operations and tech specialists.
• A competitive base salary plus lucrative commission.
• The chance to make a real impact in shaping client journeys and driving growth.