Business Development Manager

Are you a go-getting, experienced Business Development Manager looking for your next venture? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join a leading travel industry specialist, covering the North of England.

In this BDM role, you’ll be responsible for increasing trade sales within the designated catchment area to exceed agreed targets. Proactively initiate and follow through all stages of the sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, continuously seek out new sales opportunities that offer a positive ROL whilst establishing our client as the single, unified platform for booking specialist experiences within the industry.

Our client’s ideal candidate will bring a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine drive to succeed. Naturally outgoing and passionate, you thrive on delivering exceptional customer experiences and take pride in going above and beyond expectations. As a confident communicator, you’ll engage with energy and enthusiasm.

On offer is a salary circa £30-35k, with a generous bonus structure (up to 22%) and excellent benefits. Opportunities to learn are extensive and you’ll have the chance to travel and experience the amazing products they sell.

This is a full-time role and a flexible approach towards working hours is a must. There will be occasions where you will be working away from home, often working in the evenings and weekends.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity, please apply online.

Role of Business Development Manager:

• Account management
• Increase trade sales within the specified catchment area to agreed target levels
• Initiate and follow-up all stages of the sales cycle, from prospecting to closure, in order to achieve or exceed established sales targets
• Establish and develop long term commercial relationships with all retail partners in your area
• Support your accounts by attending trade events including overseas conferences
• Sales and Reporting, identifying new opportunities to increase sales and offer a positive ROI, and assist in selling these opportunities into our key partners.
• Host FAM trips and entertain key accounts, whilst ensuring there is appropriate follow up to maximise all available sales opportunities
• Trade advertising and PR

Skills required for the role:

• A can-do attitude combined with strong commercial, administration and time management skills with a clean driving licence.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Destination knowledge of Florida
• B2B sales experience and experience of working with travel agents
• Experience in presenting and using social media platforms and creating content
• Retail experience

If you’re interested in learning more about this Business Development Manager role, please press the apply online button now!