Business Development Executive

Sure Travel (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Travel Agency Group is seeking a motivated Business Development Professional to drive growth and connect with Travel Agencies. Responsibilities include recruiting agents, building relationships, conducting training, and generating leads. Candidates should have sales experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This permanent position offers remote work and a base salary with commission.

Benefits

Base salary with commission

Supportive team environment

Exposure to the travel sector

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development.
• Experience working with or selling to Travel Agencies.
• Must own a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recruit Travel Agencies and Independent Travel Consultants.
• Build long‑lasting relationships with Travel Agents.
• Give presentations to prospective clients.
• Conduct remote or in‑person training sessions.
• Generate new business leads through networking.
• Negotiate contract terms with Travel Agencies.
• Research competitors and industry trends.
• Develop strategic plans to enter new markets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support growth.
• Provide support to Travel Agencies.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-Matric qualification in a related field

Job description

A leading Travel Agency Group is looking for a motivated Business Development Professional who can find new opportunities, help us grow, and connect with the right people.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively recruiting Travel Agencies and Independent Travel Consultants (ITCs).
• Building long‑lasting relationships with Travel Agents and ITCs.
• Giving presentations to prospective agencies or corporate clients.
• Conducting remote or in‑person training sessions for Travel Agents and ITCs.
• Generating new business leads through networking, outreach and referrals.
• Negotiating contract terms with Travel Agencies and ITCs.
• Researching competitors and industry trends.
• Developing strategic plans to enter new markets or boost sales.
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., marketing, product) to support business growth.
• Providing support to Travel Agencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post‑Matric formal qualification in a related field.
• Proven experience in sales or business development.
• Experience in working with or selling to Travel Agencies.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good understanding of how the travel industry operates.
• Must own a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Travel requirements: domestic and some international travel will be required.

What We Offer

• Permanent position.
• Remote work.
• Supportive team environment.
>Exposure to the travel sector.
• Base salary with commission.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience. Closing date: 26 October.