Tourism Business Development Manager

Platinum Travel Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel recruitment agency is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join its innovative team in Essex. This hybrid role allows flexible remote work along with one office day per week. Responsibilities include driving new business in corporate travel and managing relationships with clients. The ideal candidate must have proven business development experience and a results-driven mindset. Generous salary, commission, and professional growth opportunities are on offer.

Benefits

Generous salary and commission

Full training and development

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Business Development Manager.
• Proactive and results-focused individual.
• Experience in corporate travel, events, and VIP travel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business development within corporate travel, events, and VIP travel.
• Generate new business and onboard new clients.
• Manage and develop new client relationships.
• Drive growth through digital channels and social platforms.
• Represent the company at meetings, events, and exhibitions.

Skills

Business development experience

Client relationship management

Sales target achievement

Networking skills

Digital marketing

Job description

Are you seeking a career in the exciting world of travel? Do you thrive on winning new business, building lasting client relationships, and seeing projects through from pitch to delivery? We are collaborating with a fabulous forward thinking innovative travel company who are seeking an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to join its friendly and busy team. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of remote working with one day a week in the office.

Our client offers a wide range of travel services to clients with a great reputation in the industry. If you have business development experience and seeking a career in the travel industry we would love to hear from you. Generous salary and commission is on offer along with many other perks.

This is an exciting role in which the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business growth by identifying new opportunities, bringing new clients on board, and managing new client relationships. The Business Development Manager will help shape and advance our clients growth strategy through channels including the website, social media, networking, meetings, and exhibitions.

Business Development Manager Duties

• Driving new business development within corporate travel, events, and VIP travel.
• Generate new business and onboard new clients.
• Manage and develop new client relationships.
• Drive growth through digital channels and social platforms.
• Represent the company at meetings, events, and exhibitions.
• Build and maintain a strong professional network.
• Consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets, while earning attractive commission.

Full training and development with clear progression pathways is on offer along with a great working team and generous commission.

Proven Business Development Manager experience is a must!

If you re proactive, results-focused, and ready to help take the business forward, we d love to hear from you. Business development experience is essential.