Business Development Manager (Travel industry) in Nottingham

Exoticca is a pioneering online travel agency that has revolutionised the conception, production, and e-commerce of long-distance dream trips. At the core of Exoticca's brand equity is the commitment to "creating life milestones." We believe in delivering best-value trips, exploring unique destinations, curating extraordinary travel experiences, and demonstrating genuine care for both our customers and the planet.

We are a professional, dynamic, multicultural team in rapid international growth, seeking new partners to help us create the best and most forward-thinking travel company of our generation.

The Growth Team is responsible for defining and developing the growth strategy of the company. This includes identifying and developing international geographical expansion opportunities and new growth channels, exploring "grey label" opportunities, reseller partnerships, joint ventures, and other growth strategies by market.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive field sales and expand Exoticca's presence across the Midlands market. This is a field-based sales role focused on developing strategic relationships with Travel Advisors, consortia, and key trade partners across the region. The successful candidate will be responsible for opening new accounts, strengthening existing partnerships, and delivering sustainable revenue growth aligned with company objectives.

• Develop and execute a regional sales plan to achieve and exceed revenue targets
• Identify, prospect, and onboard new Travel Advisor accounts across the Midlands region
• Manage and grow existing accounts with a focus on retention and year-on-year revenue increase
• Represent Exoticca at Midlands region trade shows, industry events, networking functions, and FAM trips
• Deliver in-person and virtual product presentations and training sessions
• Drive group bookings and strategic partnership opportunities
• Maintain accurate pipeline and account management using Salesforce CRM
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and HQ teams to ensure alignment and service excellence
• Prepare weekly sales activity reports and monthly expense reports
• Meet defined KPIs and performance standards

• Minimum 2 years' experience in travel industry sales within the Midlands market
• Strong existing network of Midlands-based Travel Advisors and industry contacts
• Experience in field sales and territory management
• Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands region and occasionally internationally (events, HQ visits)
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Commercial mindset with a data-driven approach (Salesforce experience preferred)
• Entrepreneurial attitude, comfortable in a fast-growing and evolving environment
• Open to feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement

• Competitive compensation package in line with job responsibilities and experience
• Travel packages at reduced prices!
• English/Spanish lessons, bi-annual company parties
• Referral bonus if you bring people as talented as you
• Becoming part of a fun and motivated multicultural team at an agile and rapidly growing organisation!

Join Exoticca and play a pivotal role in creating life milestones through unforgettable travel experiences! This is your opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and innovative travel brand on a global scale.

Exoticca is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusiveness are our core. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under European, country, or local law.