Travel sales and Busiess development executive

Skyvera Travel Solutions; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

GoSkyvera in Trivandrum seeks a Travel Sales and Business Development Executive to identify new business opportunities, build partnerships with travel partners, corporates and customers, and promote GoSkyvera’s travel solutions. You will manage sales calls, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure consistent follow-up to close deals.

You will collaborate with product and operations to tailor offerings, gather market feedback, and support new travel product development.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills including lead generation and closing deals.
• Knowledge of travel and tourism industry and packages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in travel sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with travel partners, corporates, and customers.
• Prepare proposals and quotations; negotiate rates and contracts; follow up to close deals.

Skills

Lead generation

Client relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Closing deals

Travel industry knowledge

Communication

Time management

Education

Diploma or degree in Business / Travel & Tourism / Hospitality

Tools

CRM systems

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

Company Description

GoSkyvera is an emerging travel-tech company focused on building a smarter, simpler, and more personalized way to experience the world. The company is creating an integrated travel ecosystem that unifies curated holidays, accommodations, transportation, destination discovery, and intelligent travel assistance on a single seamless platform. By combining technology-driven solutions with trusted local partnerships and dedicated on-ground support, GoSkyvera aims to deliver travel experiences that are effortless, reliable, and genuinely personal. Guided by the philosophy “Technology at the Core. People at Heart,” the team is redefining travel through intelligent automation enhanced by human care. Beginning its journey in Kerala, India, with a global outlook, GoSkyvera is working to make connected, personalized travel accessible to travelers worldwide.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Travel Sales and Business Development Executive based in Trivandrum. The role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with travel partners, corporates, and direct customers, and promoting GoSkyvera’s travel solutions and packages. Responsibilities include managing sales calls and in-person meetings, preparing proposals and quotations, negotiating rates and contracts, and ensuring consistent follow-up to close deals. The executive will collaborate with internal product and operations teams to tailor offerings to client needs, gather market feedback, and support the development of new travel products and services. Day-to-day tasks also include maintaining accurate sales pipelines and reports, meeting revenue and growth targets, and representing the brand at local events or trade activities.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills, including lead generation, client relationship management, negotiation, and closing deals.
• Knowledge of the travel and tourism industry, including holiday packages, accommodations, transportation options, and destination trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present solutions clearly and build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site in Trivandrum, manage field visits, and coordinate with local partners and internal teams efficiently.
• Proficiency in basic digital tools (CRM systems, spreadsheets, presentation software) and comfort working with technology-enabled travel platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a focus on meeting targets and handling multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Prior experience in travel sales, corporate travel, hospitality, or related customer-facing roles is highly desirable.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Business, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality Management, or a related field is an advantage.