At a Glance
- Tasks: Grow market share and build relationships in the UK travel trade.
- Company: Award-winning tour operator with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, travel discounts, and tech provided.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid role with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the travel industry.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in travel sales or strong retail experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42500 £ per year.
Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with an award‑winning tour operator who are recruiting a Business Development Manager to join their successful trade sales team.
The Role:
- As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for growing market share across your territory, managing key travel agency accounts and building new business relationships across the UK travel trade.
- The role will also involve hosting training events, attending industry conferences, supporting fam trips, and delivering outstanding account management support to agency partners.
- This is a field‑based role, ideally covering the South / South West region, with hybrid flexibility between home, the road, and occasional visits to head office in Cambridge.
You Will Have:
- At least 2 years' experience in a field‑based travel sales role OR a strong retail travel background at senior level is essential.
- Proven success in account management and developing new business opportunities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse sales trends and performance.
- Organised, self‑motivated, and able to work independently.
- Flexibility to travel extensively throughout the territory, including some evenings and weekends.
- Confidence using social media and creative engagement ideas to build brand awareness.
- Existing travel industry contacts within the territory would be advantageous.
- Passion for travel with strong destination knowledge.
- Full UK driving licence essential.
Additional Info:
- Salary circa £40,000 depending on experience.
- Quarterly performance bonus.
- Annual company profit share bonus.
- Travel and holiday discounts.
- Laptop and mobile phone provided.
- Supportive, social, and long‑standing team culture.
Business Development Manager - South in Cambridge employer: Gecko Travel Recruitment
Join an award-winning tour operator that values its employees and fosters a supportive, social culture. As a Business Development Manager, you'll enjoy competitive benefits including a salary of circa £40,000 plus bonuses, travel discounts, and the flexibility of a hybrid working model. With opportunities for professional growth and a passionate team dedicated to excellence in the travel industry, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path in the vibrant South and South West UK region.
