FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
Senior Travel Business Development Manager
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
The Company:
A well-established international Tour Operator and Destination Management Company
Main duties:
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 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
- Great communication skills
- 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
French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.
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Senior Travel Business Development Manager in City of London employer: FRENCH SELECTION
As a leading international food manufacturer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a focus on professional development and growth opportunities, our team enjoys the flexibility of remote work combined with the excitement of travel across Germany, all while being supported by competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Join us to be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact our success in the FMCG sector.
