Business Development Executive

AL BOOM TRAVEL AND TOURISM; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Career growth opportunities

Training in travel products

Job summary

AL BOOM TRAVEL AND TOURISM is seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive to expand our travel services by acquiring new clients, developing corporate partnerships, and promoting our offerings.

You will identify opportunities in leisure and corporate travel, generate leads, negotiate terms, and coordinate with reservations and operations to ensure outstanding service while hitting monthly sales targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.
• 1–3 years travel sales or business development; fresh grads may apply.
• Knowledge of travel products and destinations is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Customer-oriented with strong relationship management.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with GDS or travel CRM adds advantage.
• Valid driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in leisure, corporate, and group travel.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, corporate visits, digital platforms, and cold calling.
• Promote and sell travel products and services including packages, flights, hotels, and visas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and travel partners.
• Negotiate terms and close sales to meet targets.
• Coordinate with reservations, operations, and visa teams to ensure smooth service.
• Attend travel exhibitions and events to generate new business.
• Maintain records of customer interactions and sales activities in CRM.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Sales aptitude

Relationship management

Self-motivated

Presentation skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Tourism/Hospitality

Tools

GDS: Amadeus/Galileo/Sabre

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic, customer-focused, and results-driven Business Development Executive to expand our travel and tourism business by acquiring new clients, developing corporate partnerships, and promoting our travel services. The ideal candidate should have a passion for travel, excellent communication skills, and the ability to generate sales while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the leisure, corporate, and group travel segments.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, corporate visits, digital platforms, and cold calling.
• Promote and sell the companys travel products and services, including:

• Domestic & International Holiday Packages
• Flight Bookings
• Hotel Reservations
• Visa Assistance
• Travel Insurance
• Corporate Travel Solutions
• Transportation and Tour Packages

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel partners, and individual customers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close sales.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales and revenue targets.
• Coordinate with the reservations, operations, and visa teams to ensure smooth service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated on travel trends, airline promotions, destination knowledge, visa regulations, and competitor activities.
• Attend travel exhibitions, networking events, and promotional campaigns to generate new business.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and follow-ups using CRM or company systems.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality, or a related field (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in travel sales, business development, tourism, or a related field (fresh graduates with excellent communication and sales aptitude may also apply).
• Strong knowledge of travel products, destinations, airlines, and tourism services is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Customer-oriented with strong relationship management abilities.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with GDS (Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre) or travel CRM systems will be an added advantage.
• Valid driving licence is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with an attractive sales incentive and commission structure.
• Career growth opportunities within the travel and tourism industry.
• Ongoing product, destination, and sales training.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to participate in familiarization (FAM) trips, travel exhibitions, and industry events based on performance.