Travel Trade Recruitment

Travel Trade Recruitment are delighted to be working with our North London based client who is looking for a German/Spanish/Italian/French speaking Business Development Professional to join their team looking after their Italian & South Mediterranean markets. This is a great opportunity for someone who has previous experience working in a similar position within an inbound tour operator. Are an experienced Business Development Executive or Manager, fluent in German/Spanish/Italian/French and English (a 3rd language is a super bonus!) With excellent knowledge of the UK and Ireland as a destination, AND Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a UK and Ireland inbound operator THEN WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Your day-to-day duties as a Business Development Professional will look like this, but will not be limited to - Acknowledging and qualifying all new requests (by email and phone) Identifying the most suitable products for clients in order to create the most effective and competitive offers maintaining excellent relationships with all clients and ensuring that any deadlines are met Keeping a keen eye on competitors, who they work with (both clients and suppliers) and what they are offering Dealing with all manner of enquiries and complaints as and when they arise in a professional manner Ownership of the emergency phone during the weekends, according to your department rota. Our client has some great benefits that will come with your employment too - 22 days leave (increasing by 1 day each year up to 10 years) plus bank holidays + your birthday off! Flexi working - 2 office days in the Winter and 3-4 in the Summer (peaks) Company bonus schemes Length of stay rewards Private health insurance after two years of service And more! If this matches your experience and CV, please click to apply, or contact or call

Do you have experience working within a Credit / Finance team? Are you a quick learner and have a keen attention to detail? Are you based in or commutable to Central London? We have the role for you! We are working with a Global Corporate Travel management company, who are looking for a Credit Control Administrator to join their team on a 6 month contract. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Checking customer's credit ratings / credit checks before opening client account Timely and effective collection of all debts and customers payments Maintaining contact with ICs and clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment Resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices in a timely manner Managing the credit control shared inbox box in a timely manner Posting and allocating daily credit card receipts to the accounting system Providing accounts information, for example aged debt reports, on weekly basis Direct Debt collections when due each month Deal with adhoc queries and liaise with other members of the Finance team. Month End procedure and sending out Monthly statements via systems and manual process Providing support to year end statutory audit. Skills: Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail Competence in Microsoft Office products and accounting software Prior experience with accounting systems Calm, polite and professional confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations and e-mails. Minimum 3 years' Experience The package: A salary of circa £28,000 (6 month contract) Central London based lovely offices Monday - Friday working hours Interested? Please click APPLY or contact

Business Development Manager - Groups Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Hybrid) or fully remote if not local to office Salary: Depending on experience but very competitive! My client is a leading UK & Ireland inbound tour operator based in Edinburgh. They create tailored group travel experiences and pride themselves on strong industry relationships, destination expertise, and exceptional service. They're seeking an experienced Business Development Manager, with strong knowledge of Scotland and solid inbound group travel experience. You'll manage and grow client relationships, prepare creative and competitive group travel quotes, and help deliver seamless operations from first contact to final departure. Key Responsibilities as a Senior Business Development Executive: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers. Seek leads for new clients in the European market Handle and convert group travel enquiries for Scotland. Create innovative, well priced itineraries and proposals. Work with commercial and operations teams to ensure quality and profitability. Stay up to date on market trends, competitor activity, and supplier rates. Attend trade fairs and familiarisation trips as required. Experience needed for this Senior Business Development Executive role: Languages: Fluent in English Experience: In a UK inbound operator/DMC handling group travel and an understanding of Tourplan booking system. Knowledge: Strong understanding of Scotland as a destination, including pricing and suppliers. Skills: Excellent communication, organisation, and problem solving skills. Mindset: Proactive, self motivated, detail oriented, and a great team player. Flexibility: Comfortable working to deadlines and travelling when needed.

Senior Business Development Executive Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Hybrid) Salary: £30,000 - £46,000 DOE + benefits + bonus's My client is a leading UK & Ireland inbound tour operator based in Edinburgh's. They create tailored group travel experiences and pride themselves on strong industry relationships, destination expertise, and exceptional service. They're seeking an experienced Business Development Executive, Senior Buisness Development Executive or Business Deveolopment Manager to drive growth in the European markets. You'll manage client relationships, prepare creative and competitive group travel quotes, and help deliver seamless operations from first contact to final departure. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong relationships with Scandinavian clients and suppliers. Seek leads for new clients in the European market Handle and convert group travel enquiries for the UK & Ireland. Create innovative, well-priced itineraries and proposals. Work with commercial and operations teams to ensure quality and profitability. Stay up to date on market trends, competitor activity, and supplier rates. Attend trade fairs and familiarisation trips as required. Experience needed for this Senior Business Development Executive role: Languages: Fluent in English is essential and any other European language would be desirable . Experience: In a UK inbound operator handling group travel . Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK and/or Scotland as a destination, including pricing and suppliers. Skills: Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Mindset: Proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a great team player. Flexibility: Comfortable working to deadlines and travelling when needed. If you are looking for a Business Developement Exec, Senior Business Development Exec, or Business Developlment Manager role and would like to join a dynamic, international team with real growth potential and have the opportunity to shape their European business strategy, click to apply or send your CV and cover letter to . Alternatively, give Nichola a call for more info on .

Business Development Manager - Premium Travel Scotland Competitive salary + bonus Monthly car allowance Familiarisation trips and travel perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working with 1 day from home Strong company culture and career development opportunities This is a field-based role where you'll work closely with travel agent partners, grow market share, deliver inspiring presentations, and bring premium travel experiences to life. If you're passionate about travel, commercially minded, and love being out on the road building strong partnerships, this could be your next big move. What You'll Be Doing as a Business Development Manager Growing sales and developing strategic relationships with retail travel partners Delivering engaging product training, workshops and presentations Identifying new business opportunities and growth markets Representing the brand at travel events, trade shows and conferences Driving awareness of premium and luxury travel products Monitoring market trends and competitor activity Working closely with internal teams to maximise performance and results What We're Looking For in our next Business Development Manager Previous experience in Business Development, Account Management or Sales Travel industry experience preferred (retail or wholesale) Confident presenter with strong communication skills Commercially driven with a passion for relationship building Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive Comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays What's On Offer Competitive salary + uncapped bonus Monthly car allowance Familiarisation trips and travel perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working with 1 day from home Strong company culture and career development opportunities This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global travel business and represent a premium product portfolio in a high-impact, relationship-focused role. Apply now to take your travel career to the next level. Or send your CV to / call Nichola on

Business Development Manager - Premium Travel Scotland Competitive salary + bonus Monthly car allowance Familiarisation trips and travel perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working with 1 day from home Strong company culture and career development opportunities This is a field-based role where you'll work closely with travel agent partners, grow market share, deliver inspiring presentations, and bring premium travel experiences to life. If you're passionate about travel, commercially minded, and love being out on the road building strong partnerships, this could be your next big move. What You'll Be Doing as a Business Development Manager Growing sales and developing strategic relationships with retail travel partners Delivering engaging product training, workshops and presentations Identifying new business opportunities and growth markets Representing the brand at travel events, trade shows and conferences Driving awareness of premium and luxury travel products Monitoring market trends and competitor activity Working closely with internal teams to maximise performance and results What We're Looking For in our next Business Development Manager Previous experience in Business Development, Account Management or Sales Travel industry experience preferred (retail or wholesale) Confident presenter with strong communication skills Commercially driven with a passion for relationship building Highly organised, self motivated and proactive Comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays What's On Offer Competitive salary + uncapped bonus Monthly car allowance Familiarisation trips and travel perks 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working with 1 day from home Strong company culture and career development opportunities