Travel Business Development Executive

Antella Travel Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel recruitment agency is seeking a Travel Business Development Executive to support the growth of their travel agent distribution across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The ideal candidate will have experience in travel sales and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include building relationships with travel partners, identifying new business opportunities, and representing the company at trade events. This hybrid role offers a base salary of circa £30,000 plus performance-related bonuses and generous benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free cruise for 2 including flights

Career development opportunities

Fam trips

Qualifications

• Experience in travel sales or business development required.
• Knowledge of the UK & Ireland travel agent marketplace is essential.
• Excellent presentation skills and comfortable delivering webinars.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with travel trade partners.
• Identify new business opportunities through inside sales.
• Assist agencies in converting enquiries into bookings.
• Provide virtual product training for travel partners.
• Represent the company at trade events across the UK and Europe.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Job description

Travel Business Development Executive

Base Salary circa £30,000 (negotiable) + Bonus and Great Benefits

Hybrid - Surrey

Our client is a market leading luxury cruise company offering some of the most unforgettable travel experience worldwide.

They offer a bespoke high-end programme to destinations across Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.

Our client has experienced a record year for revenue, growth and bookings, hence the expansion to their sales team.

They are now recruiting for a Travel Business Development Executive to join the team and report into the Sales Director with to be responsible for supporting the growth of their travel agent distribution across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

This is a pivotal role key role focused on inside sales, trade engagement, webinar delivery, and supporting the field sales team whilst increasing agent penetration, strengthening trade partnerships, and driving sales performance through exceptional service.

candidates must have previous travel industry experience in a sales focused role and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

This is a hybrid role with the office based in Surrey.

Travel Business Development Executive Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with existing and new travel trade partners across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
• Support the field sales team by identifying new business opportunities and nurturing warm leads through inside sales efforts.
• Assist agencies in converting enquiries into bookings, offering expert product knowledge and sales support.
• Provide virtual product training, updates, and marketing support for travel partners.
• Represent the company at key trade events, exhibitions, and ship visits across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Travel Business Development Executive Experience Required

• Experience in travel sales, inside sales, or business development; cruise experience advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of the UK & Ireland travel agent marketplace
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including webinar delivery.
• Customer-centric approach with strong relationship-building ability.
• Comfortable working to targets and KPIs, with strong organisational and time-management skills.

Travel Business Development Executive Salary and Benefits

• Base Salary circa £30,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Performance related bonus of up to 20% of base salary
• Private medical insurance
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 7 night free cruise for 2 including flights paid for
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for career development
• Hybrid working
• Fam trips

Pension

To apply for this Travel Business Development Executive role, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss your application