Senior Business Development Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inbound tour operator in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to grow the Scandinavian market. The role involves managing client relationships, preparing competitive travel quotes, and ensuring seamless operations. Applicants must be fluent in English and a Scandinavian language and have experience in group travel within the UK inbound sector. This position offers a hybrid working model and attractive salary of £32,000 - £38,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK inbound operator handling group travel.
• Strong understanding of UK and/or Scotland as a destination.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Scandinavian clients and suppliers.
• Seek leads for new clients in the Scandinavian market.
• Handle and convert group travel enquiries for the UK & Ireland.
• Create innovative, well-priced itineraries and proposals.
• Work with commercial and operations teams to ensure quality and profitability.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in a Scandinavian language

Excellent communication

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Senior Business Development Executive - Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish speaking.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Hybrid)

Salary: £32,000 - 38,000 DOE + benefits

My client is a leading UK & Ireland inbound tour operator based in Edinburgh's. They create tailored group travel experiences and pride themselves on strong industry relationships, destination expertise, and exceptional service.

They're seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Executive to drive growth in the Scandinavian market. You\'ll manage client relationships, prepare creative and competitive group travel quotes, and help deliver seamless operations from first contact to final departure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Scandinavian clients and suppliers.
• Seek leads for new clients in the Scandinavian market
• Handle and convert group travel enquiries for the UK & Ireland.
• Create innovative, well-priced itineraries and proposals.
• Work with commercial and operations teams to ensure quality and profitability.
• Stay up to date on market trends, competitor activity, and supplier rates.
• Attend trade fairs and familiarisation trips as required.

Qualifications

• Languages: Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language (Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish).
• Experience: In a UK inbound operator handling group travel.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK and/or Scotland as a destination, including pricing and suppliers.
• Skills: Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Mindset: Proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a great team player.
• Flexibility: Comfortable working to deadlines and travelling when needed.

If you would like to join a dynamic, international team with real growth potential and have the opportunity to shape their Scandinavian business strategy, click to apply or send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line "Senior BDE - Scandinavia". Alternatively, give Nichola a call for more info on 0161 9236120.