Business Development Manager - Corporate Travel

CM recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel management company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the corporate travel sector. This fully remote position entails identifying and securing new business relationships across the UK, requiring strong interpersonal skills and proven experience in B2B sales.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

Commission

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience in corporate travel management.
• Ability to develop lasting client relationships.
• Motivated and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in corporate travel.
• Manage sales pipeline from qualification to implementation.
• Deliver tailored sales presentations to prospective clients.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Commercial Acumen

IT Competency

Flexibility to Travel

Job description

Business Development Manager — Corporate Travel – Fully Remote

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic sales professional to make their mark within the corporate travel sector in joining a well-established travel management company. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, securing and growing new business relationships with prospective clients across the UK.

Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the corporate travel market — from small enterprises to larger corporations
• Qualify prospective clients and manage your pipeline, turning leads into secured new business relationships.
• Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date sales records within the company’s database, ensuring a clear view of pipeline activity.
• Take ownership of the complete sales process — from initial qualification through to implementation
• Prepare and deliver tailored sales presentations, demonstrating your understanding of prospective clients’ travel needs alongside the range of services we provide.
• Support the implementation team to enable a smooth delivery for new clients’ travel programmes.

Business Development Manager Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience in B2B sales within a corporate travel management business
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• IT competency and confidence working in a technology driven environment
• Flexibility to travel and visit clients around the UK
• Experience in building long-term relationships with clients and in securing profitable new business for the company
• Motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering results

Business Development Manager Additional details:

• A basic salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 per year + commission
• Pension + private healthcare
• Fully remote with travel to visit clients and attending industry events