Senior Travel Business Development Manager
Tour operator, Travel and Tourism - Destination Management Company (DMC)
Experience in Sales within a Destination Management or Travel Management Company – Essential
Location: London - hybrid working options available
Salary: Between £30,000 and £42,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits and bonus
Please do state your expectations if higher as we will consider for the right experience
Ref: 5544M
Website: www.french-selection.co.uk
You will be managing existing accounts, identifying new business opportunities and developing successful working relationships with clients considering the UK and Ireland as a destination
The Company:
A well-established international Tour Operator and Destination Management Company
The Role:
- - Develop new business opportunities and build a portfolio of group travel clients across the allocated markets.
- - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- - Prepare competitive quotations and tailor-made itineraries for groups travelling to Scotland and Ireland.
- - Follow up on quotations, convert leads into confirmed bookings and negotiate competitive rates to maximise profitability.
- - Coordinate with the Operations team to ensure hotels, services, budgets and itineraries are accurately arranged for confirmed groups.
- - Monitor market trends and competitors, handle client issues professionally, and attend client meetings and familiarisation trips as required
The Candidate:
- - Fluency in English to mother tongue standard is a must - an additional language would be a real bonus
- - Experience in Sales within a Destination Management or Travel Management Company – Essential
- - Outstanding knowledge of the UK and Ireland as a destination
- - Good attention to detail and able to work under pressure
- - Ability to multi-task and adapt to situation
- - Proactive, confident and dynamic personality
Salary: Between £30,000 and £42,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits and bonus
Please do state your expectations if higher as we will consider for the right experience
Senior Travel Business Development Manager employer: French Selection (FS)
Join a dynamic international organisation in Wilmslow, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values research and client relationships. With opportunities for professional growth and development, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive salary and a collaborative team environment.
