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Travel Chapter; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday home company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Development Manager to drive growth in their new Holiday Lodges division. The successful candidate will leverage their sales expertise and established industry contacts to develop partnerships and increase business. Passion for travel and strong communication skills are essential, along with a willingness to travel nationwide. The role offers competitive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days' paid holidays

Birthday day off

£500 holiday contribution

Paid volunteering day

Friends and family discount

Life assurance

Social clubs

Exciting social events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales roles.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Established contacts in the UK lodges and parks industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales pipeline from lead generation to sign-up.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Nurture B2B partnerships within the sector.

Skills

Sales motivation

Communication skills

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

We are seeking a Commercial Development Manager (National) to play a pivotal role in the development of our new Holiday Lodges division. Our aim is to extend our model of outstanding service and performance to a new audience of professional operators in the Holiday Lodge space.

Service and Quality are at the heart of all we do. Your detailed knowledge of the sector and personal relationship skills will establish trust and credibility in the market. You will have a passion for people and travel. Nationwide UK travel with overnight stays will be an important part of the role and personal contact and visits are at the heart of our approach to service.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic planning: Adopt a strategic approach to the creation and management of your sales pipeline from lead generation to appointments, follow-ups through to sign-up
• Business Development: Seek out opportunities for new business using your own knowledge of the market and personal contacts
• Partnership Development: Establish and maintain B2B partnerships that will generate leads and referrals as well as fostering a positive view of Travel Chapter within the sector
• Sales Management: Oversee the sales process from lead creation to contract agreement and then through to 'Go Live'
• Relationship Management: Nurture relationships that will take time to develop and move through the sales funnel from initial contact through to development
• Performance Reporting and Management: Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness against targets
• Problem Resolution: Be a good problem solver and skilled at time management and prioritisation of tasks

Requirements:

• A highly motivated and results-driven sales professional looking to take the next step in their career
• Proven track record in a similar role with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Established network of professional contacts with the UK lodges and parks industry
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills with the confidence to deal with business owners and operators
• Quality is key! Knowing when to say 'no' is as important as when to say 'yes'
• The ability to work well under pressure with strong time-management skills
• Self-motivated and at ease working alone or as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and an attention to detail
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. Experience using Salesforce would be an advantage
• Full driving licence as extensive UK travel will be required including overnight stays

About Us:

We're Travel Chapter - the holiday home people - and we're on a mission to showcase great places to stay in the UK. We've grown over the years from a small South West holiday letting agency to one of the market leaders in the industry, and we've never lost sight of our strong family ethos and values.

We believe in taking care of our team and provide competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' paid holidays plus bank holidays
• A special day off for your or a loved one's birthday
• £500 paid towards a holiday of your choice
• A paid day to volunteer with a charity close to your heart
• A friends and family discount scheme
• Life assurance for your peace of mind
• Social clubs for pet lovers, fitness enthusiasts, gardeners, sustainability champions, nutrition enthusiasts and more
• Exciting social events, including our famous Christmas parties!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.