Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager

C&M Travel Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for international travel

Career progression into senior leadership

Work with highly skilled industry professionals

Job summary

A prestigious travel company in the UK is seeking a Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager to lead client acquisition and business development. This role involves overseeing ultra-luxury travel consulting, managing high-value client relationships, and driving business growth. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in luxury travel, along with strong marketing and negotiation skills. Competitive salary package and bonus structure are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in ultra-luxury travel.
• Proven success in developing business pipelines and converting UHNW leads.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting and pricing strategy.
• Expertise in luxury marketing and campaign design.

Responsibilities

• Lead ultra-luxury travel consulting and oversee client relationships.
• Identify and nurture relationships with HNW and UHNW individuals.
• Implement marketing strategies to engage elite clients.
• Represent the brand at industry events for market presence.

Skills

Ultra-luxury travel experience

Business development

Marketing expertise

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Job description

Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager

Team Leader at C&M Travel Recruitment – 01737 309984

We are representing a prestigious travel company renowned for crafting ultra‑luxury journeys for discerning private clients. With a reputation for excellence and bespoke service, they continue to grow and innovate in the elite travel space. As part of this expansion, we are seeking a senior‑level professional to lead client acquisition and business development while curating exceptional travel experiences for UHNW individuals. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of luxury travel in a world‑class environment, with a basic salary of £70k+ depending on experience, plus a lucrative bonus structure.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic lead for ultra‑luxury travel consulting, overseeing high‑value client relationships and bespoke itinerary design.
• Drive business growth by identifying, acquiring, and nurturing relationships with HNW and UHNW individuals.
• Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies to engage elite travel audiences.
• Represent the brand at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to expand market presence.
• Collaborate with leadership on revenue goals, client segmentation, and service innovation.
• Maintain deep knowledge of global luxury travel trends, destinations, and partnerships to deliver cutting‑edge experiences.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development and service excellence.

Skills & Experience Required

• A minimum of 5 years experience in ultra‑luxury travel, with a focus on high‑touch service.
• Proven success in developing new business pipelines and converting UHNW leads into loyal clients.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, pricing strategy, and revenue optimisation.
• Expertise in luxury marketing, including campaign design and implementation.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship‑building skills across both client and supplier networks.
• Deep familiarity with elite destinations, luxury hotel brands, and exclusive affiliations.
• Highly proactive, organised, and capable of leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Comfortable working independently and influencing at senior levels.

Additional Information

• Basic salary of £70k+ depending on experience, plus a lucrative bonus structure.
• Office based in central London.
• Opportunities for international travel, including FAM trips and luxury networking events.
• Career progression into senior leadership within a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Work alongside a team of diverse, highly skilled industry professionals.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Sales, Business Development, and Management
• Industry: Travel Arrangements

If you are an experienced Private Travel expert with a proven track record in business development and a passion for delivering exceptional, bespoke experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply for the position of Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager online or email your CV to [e-mail].