Business Development Manager

Flight Centre Careers; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel solutions provider is seeking a Business Development Manager in North East England to join a dynamic sales team. This role focuses on sourcing new business and building strong customer relationships. Success requires determination, high energy, and a customer-centric approach. The company offers exclusive travel discounts, career development opportunities, a vibrant culture with social perks, and comprehensive health support. This position is a chance to grow in a supportive environment while making a significant impact on the business.

Benefits

Exclusive Travel Discounts

Career Development

Vibrant Culture & Social Perks

Active Hour

Comprehensive Health Cash Plan

Health & Wellbeing Challenges

Financial Wellbeing Support

Company-matched charitable donations

Responsibilities

• Source new business and prospect companies.
• Build key customer relationships and identify business opportunities.
• Negotiate and close business deals.

Skills

Determination to succeed

High energy and drive

Customer-focused approach

Strong written and oral skills

Persistence

Ability to persuade

Aspirations to grow into a leadership position

Job description

Business Development Manager - Newcastle

Job no: 529377
Brand: Corporate Traveller
Work type: Full time
Location: North East
Categories: Sales and Customer Service

About Corporate Traveller

At Corporate Traveller, we’re on a mission to take business travel to the next level. We are part of the corporate division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), one of its most successful brands worldwide. Our mission is to make the end‑to‑end travel experience faster, simpler and easier for our customers and to demonstrate ongoing value to decision‑makers, travellers and bookers.

We provide the perfect blend of personal, local service with our expert technology suite, and the great choice and value that comes with being part of the FCTG family. We lead with passion, ambition and a hunger to do better. We do whatever it takes to get the best results for ourselves and our customers, helping each other grow and smash our goals. Together, we can do anything – we’re next level.

About You

As Corporate Traveller’s next Business Development Manager you will join our talented team of sales professionals to source new business and prospect companies to introduce the Corporate Traveller solution. Using an energetic, target‑driven and motivated attitude you will improve our market position and achieve growth. You will build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals, and maintain extensive knowledge of our offering.

Currently, we manage travel for over 2,000 customers, ranging from fashion houses to financial institutions and from small teams to multinational organisations. You will typically speak to companies with an international travel spend between £50k and £4m per annum.

Qualifications

• Determination to succeed
• High energy and drive
• A customer‑focused approach
• Strong written and oral skills
• Persistence
• The ability to persuade
• Aspirations to grow into a leadership position

What's in it for you

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: Access to industry rates and discounts through our in‑house travel team.
• Career Development: Clear pathways and resources across 30+ brands in 20+ countries, including training and support.
• Vibrant Culture & Social Perks: Enjoy social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, end‑of‑year balls, and more.
• Active Hour: Prioritise your well‑being with an hour each week dedicated to fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Reimbursement for medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Monthly challenges to keep you motivated and healthy.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: Access expert financial services, including mortgage advice and financial coaching.
• And Much More: Company‑matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme, and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.

Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group promises an environment of equality, respect, dignity and opportunity for all employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace that reflects the diversity of society.

We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Advertised: 23 Jan 2026 GMT Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Feb 2026 GMT Standard Time