Spanish speaking Business Development Manager (Travel and Tourism)

French Selection UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established international tour operator as a Spanish-speaking Business Development Manager. In this dynamic role, you'll manage existing accounts while developing new business opportunities in the travel and tourism sector. You'll leverage your fluency in Spanish and knowledge of the UK and Ireland to create competitive bespoke offers that meet clients' needs. This position offers hybrid working options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. If you're proactive, confident, and passionate about travel, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company.

Qualifications

• Experience in Destination Management or Travel Management Company is essential.
• Fluency in Spanish and knowledge of the UK and Ireland as a destination required.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts and develop new business opportunities.
• Create bespoke offers and handle travel inquiries from LATAM, Portugal, and Spain.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Proactive Personality

Tools

IT Literacy

Job description

Spanish speaking Business Development Manager (Travel and Tourism)

Location: North London – hybrid working options

Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits

Ref: 5462S2

Company Profile:
A well-established international Tour Operator and Destination Management Company.

Main Duties:

1. Look after existing accounts and develop new business opportunities within your assigned territory.
2. Build and nurture relationships with clients.
3. Deal with all clients’ travel enquiries from the LATAM region as well as Portugal and Spain.
4. Identify clients’ needs and create competitive bespoke offers.
5. Take full responsibility for the elaboration of clients’ programs and their execution.
6. Create, quote, and offer very complex touring programs.
7. Generate sales leads and follow up on opportunities with clients.
8. Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate prices whilst always ensuring quality.
9. Keep track of competitors’ offers.
10. Visit destination locations when required.

Candidate's Profile:

1. Fluency in Spanish is a must – Portuguese would be a bonus.
2. Previous experience within a Destination Management or Travel Management Company – Essential.
3. Excellent knowledge of the UK and Ireland as a destination.
4. Knowledge of market rates and prices.
5. Great communication skills.
6. Ability to multi-task and adapt to situations.
7. Proactive, confident, and dynamic personality.
8. IT literate.

Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits.