A luxury travel recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to manage travel trade agent relationships in a remote role covering North England, Scotland, and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in luxury travel and strong communication, commercial awareness, and relationship-building skills. The position offers a base salary of £45,000, car allowance of £5,600, and a bonus of up to 20%, along with a strong focus on work-life balance and a free annual cruise for two.
Qualifications
Previous Business Development Management experience in luxury travel is essential.
Understanding of the UK retail travel industry is important.
Ability to manage a defined sales territory.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow revenue.
Conduct regular in-person and virtual sales calls and training sessions.
Identify new business opportunities and prospect new agency partners.
Monitor market performance and competitor activity.
Skills
Communication skills
Commercial awareness
Presentation skills
Planning and organizational skills
Job description
A luxury travel recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to manage travel trade agent relationships in a remote role covering North England, Scotland, and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in luxury travel and strong communication, commercial awareness, and relationship-building skills. The position offers a base salary of £45,000, car allowance of £5,600, and a bonus of up to 20%, along with a strong focus on work-life balance and a free annual cruise for two.