Business Development Manager - German Speaking in London

We are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. You will be on-the-road, the face of the brand and sub-brands, based in the UK and fluent in both German and English. You will be responsible for developing strong relationships with travel agents, tour operators and key trade partners across the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland, whilst also supporting other European markets as required. This is an exciting opportunity to become the face of a growing portfolio of international hotel brands across key European markets.

The Job:

• Act as the primary trade contact for assigned hotel brands across the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland, whilst supporting other designated European markets as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with travel agents, homeworkers, tour operators, consortia and key industry partners.
• Develop and deliver engaging face-to-face and virtual training sessions, presentations and webinars to increase product knowledge and drive bookings.
• Plan and execute a structured programme of agency visits, sales calls, trade events, roadshows and partner meetings across assigned markets.
• Recruit, engage and support travel agents through incentive, rewards and training programmes, driving participation, engagement and advocacy.
• Create and implement sales campaigns, communications and trade engagement initiatives in collaboration with commercial and marketing teams.
• Organise and host familiarisation trips, educational visits and trade events that strengthen product knowledge and support sales growth.
• Support tour operator partners with training, promotions, campaigns and joint sales initiatives.
• Respond promptly and professionally to trade enquiries and provide ongoing support to agency and operator partners.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and partner performance, identifying opportunities to maximise awareness, engagement and sales.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales and marketing activity, partner engagement, training delivery and market feedback for client reporting and business analysis.
• Work closely with PR, marketing and commercial teams to ensure client plans are delivered effectively and within agreed objectives and budgets.
• Represent the hotel portfolio at trade shows, industry events, networking functions and consumer events where appropriate.

Skills Required:

• Fluent written and spoken German and English.
• Experience within travel, hospitality, tourism or hotel representation.
• Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident delivering training sessions both in person and virtually.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and CRM platforms, including assisting with the preparation and delivery of client presentations.
• Commercial awareness with a good understanding of the travel distribution landscape.
• Existing travel trade relationships within the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and/or wider European markets would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

The Package:

• Salary from £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Travel allowance.
• Flexible remote / hybrid working.
• International travel opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

Interested:

If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or email your CV to (url removed). Only candidates based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK are allowed.