Business Development Manager - Northwest

Jayne Pierce Tourism; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the travel sector as a Business Development Manager, responsible for driving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships. The role offers exciting prospects for personal and professional development in a collaborative, innovative environment. This fully remote position requires managing a portfolio of travel accounts and supporting a talented team.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Competitive salary up to £40,000 basic

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales within the travel industry.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture relationships with travel agents.
• Deliver a sales plan supporting the company's objectives.
• Identify new target accounts within assigned territory.

Skills

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Market research

Motivation

Relationship building

Job description

Candidates: Interested in similar Business Development Manager jobs in travel? Register your interest here.

Employers: Need help recruiting Sales Managers in travel? Contact us to discuss your hiring needs.

Business Development Manager - Travel Industry

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with travel agents and key strategic partners. Collaborating closely with the marketing team, you will create targeted campaigns to reach potential clients effectively. Your role will be instrumental in driving revenue growth and expanding the company's market presence.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within the travel industry. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to build long-term relationships. A proactive approach to identifying and capitalising on new opportunities is a must.

This company offers a collaborative work environment where teamwork and a passion for excellence are highly valued. They are committed to innovation and providing exceptional service to their travel partners.

If you are seeking an exciting travel sales opportunity to advance your career with a forward-thinking company, this role offers excellent prospects for personal and professional development. You will have the chance to work on exciting initiatives with a talented team passionate about their work.

Apply now to join this ambitious company and take the next step in your career journey.

This is a fully remote, home-based position with monthly team meetings. As a Business Development Manager, you will be required to be in your geographical area up to 4 days a week, with an admin day once a week.

You may currently be working as a trade sales manager in travel or at a managerial level within a travel agency.

Please note: Due to high application volumes, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Apply for this job

You are either not registered or not logged in. Registering with us is optional but offers benefits such as pre-filling application forms, creating and managing job alerts, and more. Click here to register or here to login.

Maximum file size: 10MB. Allowed file types: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .wpf, .xls, .txt

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 basic
• Performance-related bonus scheme

Job requirements

• Ability to effectively manage a portfolio of travel accounts
• Strong team-oriented mindset
• Highly motivated with a drive to achieve targets
• Conduct market research to identify trends and competitor activity
• Able to build close working relationships internally and externally
• Successful track record in developing travel sales

Job responsibilities

• Deliver a sales plan supporting the company's objectives
• Identify new target accounts within the assigned territory
• Negotiate incentive plans for new or existing key accounts
• Oversee the sales pipeline across wholesale, OTA, and retail channels
• Provide regular sales visits, calls, and webinars to key accounts