Business Development Manager (AKA Business Consultant)

WorkSmarter Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Learning and development budget

Perkbox discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Not Just Travel Ltd in the UK is seeking a Business Consultant to work with a portfolio of Travel Consultants running their own franchises. You will coach individuals to grow sales, improve marketing, and run their businesses with clarity and confidence.

This remote role offers flexibility and occasional visits to Bournemouth head office. You will build trust, use data to drive decisions, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the UK's leading travel franchises.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in travel with a strong understanding of sales and customer expectations.
• Background in coaching, mentoring, or business development.
• Ability to work remotely and manage own workload.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability.
• Comfortable using data to inform coaching conversations.

Responsibilities

• Coach Travel Consultants to grow their sales and build sustainable businesses.
• Improve conversion rates, increase booking values, and generate repeat business.
• Develop confidence as business owners.
• Review performance data and turn it into actionable steps.
• Run virtual sessions and share ideas, best practices.
• Collaborate with marketing to strengthen lead generation and visibility.
• Provide a reliable point of support and manage your portfolio.

Skills

Travel industry experience

Sales & business development

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Remote work & self-management

Job description

Business Consultant / Business Development Manager

This Is Not Your Typical BDM Role

If you enjoy helping people build something of their own, this role offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference.

You will work with a portfolio of Travel Consultants who are running their own franchise businesses. Some are just getting started, others are ready to grow. Your role is to help them move forward with clarity, confidence, and practical support that actually works.

You’ll be working with the number one travel company in the UK, and the worlds number one travel franchise. Yes, we are voted the best in the world, which is why we are looking for the very best to join our team.

This is about more than targets. It is about building capability, strengthening businesses, and being the person they rely on when they need direction or a fresh perspective.

What The Role Looks Like

You will support a team of Travel Consultants, working closely with them to improve how they sell, market themselves, and run their businesses day to day.

Some days will be focused on one to one coaching. Others will involve running group sessions, reviewing performance data, or helping someone work through a specific challenge. You will also spot patterns across your network and use those insights to improve how we support everyone.

You will be trusted to manage your portfolio, build strong relationships, and focus on what will make the biggest difference.

What You Will Be Doing

Coaching Travel Consultants to grow their sales and build sustainable businesses

Supporting them to improve conversion rates, increase booking values, and generate repeat business

Helping them develop confidence as business owners

Reviewing performance data and turning it into clear, practical actions

Running virtual sessions to share ideas, best practice, and learning

Working with marketing colleagues to strengthen lead generation and visibility

Being a consistent, reliable point of support when challenges come up

Why This Role Matters

Our Travel Consultants are at the centre of everything we do. When they succeed, our business grows.

This role plays a direct part in that success. You will help people turn part time ventures into full time careers, improve customer experiences, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the most successful travel franchises in the UK.

What We Are Looking For

You will already understand the travel industry and what it takes to succeed in it. You might have managed a branch, led a team, or supported others in a sales or coaching capacity.

Just as important is how you work.

You are someone who builds trust quickly, listens properly, and gives clear, honest advice. You are comfortable using data, but you know it is the conversation behind it that drives change.

You enjoy seeing others succeed and you are prepared to challenge them when needed to help them get there.

You Will Likely Bring

Proven experience in travel, with a strong understanding of sales and customer expectations

A background in coaching, mentoring, or business development

Confidence working remotely and managing your own workload

Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to different people

An interest in how social media and marketing support business growth

The Working Environment

This is a remote role with flexibility built in. Some Travel Consultants will need support outside of typical hours, so a degree of flexibility is important.

You will be part of a wider, supportive team, but trusted to take ownership of your own portfolio and approach.

Flexibility: You set your own timetable. You’ll be based from home, making occasional visits to NJT head office in Bournemouth, joining us on one of our legendary overseas training retreatsor catching up with one of your TCs. You’ll be left alone to manage your own diary, but bear in mind TCs may want your support during evenings and weekends.

Compensation: The package is really competitive when you consider all the perks we throw in. You’ll enjoy discounted travel, benefit from private medical insurance, life insurance, a personal learning and development budget, perkbox discounts and opportunities for professional development.

Career Growth and Development: We’re a rapidly growing company so there’s ample opportunities for advancement and personal growth. We can grow together!

Inspiring Culture: We’re a supportive, collaborative and passionate bunch of individuals who all value innovation, progression and making a positive impact.

About This Job

Employer

Not Just Travel Ltd

Job Title

Business Consultant

Type

Full-time

Location

Negotiable