Travel Trade Recruitment Limited

CALLING ALL TRAVEL AGENCY SALES MANAGERS/BDM'S Leading luxury Travel Company are looking for an experienced Agency Sales Manager/Business Development Manager who is passionate about all things travel. My client is a highly reputable, luxury tour operator and they are currently looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to help develop and grow their presence within the travel agency community of the South Territory. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, luxury tour operator. As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for growing the company's market share, looking after dedicated accounts, creating new/nurturing existing business relationships, promoting a positive image to all UK Travel Agents, and representing the brand and industry events. JOB DESCRIPTION: This role would suit someone who is sales driven, thrives on seeking out new business opportunities and is looking for the next step in an already successful career in this area. We are looking for someone with an overall passion for travel and acts as a positive brand ambassador. AREA COVERING - SOUTH UK Main Duties and Responsibilities Represent the company on the road, nurturing travel agent relationships Review & analyse sales figures to identify trends and changes in performance levels in order to take necessary action Feed market intelligence back into the business Develop & maintain in-depth understanding of industry and key trends Plan and host training events, road shows and overseas educational/familiarisation trips for key groups of travel industry partners Work with our Travel Experts team to improve agent communication, service & resolve booking issues Engage in close working relationships with key suppliers, to further encourage supplier investment with partners Negotiate favourable commercial terms with national accounts EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of two years' experience in a field-based role within the travel industry (ideally with a tour operator) Be able to demonstrate a proven successful record in travel account management, giving examples of how new business partners have been brought on board Possess extensive existing relationships with travel agents in South territory Experienced and confident in dealing with national accounts in your territory and negotiating commercial terms Possess a 'can-do' attitude and represent the brand to the highest level in the UK and abroad Be well-organised with the ability to forward plan on sales calls, meetings, joint marketing activity, events, and training Must be flexible and prepared to travel extensively throughout the South territory as defined above in line with current and potential business) working extra hours including some weekends and evenings when required Be confident utilising social media channels to promote yourself and the company Have the ability to quickly build and foster good internal relationships to gain greater support around you when out of the office Display strong communication and presentation skills at all levels (from home workers to travel agent teams and business owners and Directors) Show confidence and ease when dealing with senior figures within the company and the wider industry THE PACKAGE: This offers a fantastic base salary plus car allowance, bonus and incentives We are a friendly bunch, we listen to our staff, treat everyone fairly, celebrate long service and loyalty, are flexible, fun, and sociable to create the best environment we can for our employees to flourish. We offer: Discounts on Travel and Holidays 25 Days Holiday plus UK Bank Holidays Company Car Work laptop and Phone Standard Life Pension - 3% Employer Contribution, 5% Employee Social Events: Summer Party, Christmas Party, Quiz nights and other socials. Fresh Fruit in the offices INTERESTED? Follow the instructions to apply, attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Are you experienced within the Travel Industry and knowledgeable of all things flight / GDS? Do you have a strong understanding of Travelport, amongst other CRS systems? We have the role for you! We are working with a well-established Corporate / Leisure Travel association, who are looking for a GDS whizz, to join the team within a Support Specialist position in London. This position provides all levels of GDS and technical product support to the companies advisors and internal departments, requiring assistance to resolve issues that could affect multiple points of the support structure. The role: Support queries raised to the GDS Help Desk (Service desk) Assist with GDS related questions (Formats, workflow, processes and configurations) Manage all new advisors onboarding and offboarding (Agency implementations) Set up new corporate clients (create profiles-Sabre/Client Base/Umbrella Faces) Support Implementation of new client OBTs/BTA cards Create bespoke solutions (processes/scripts) as required by the business to support internal or Advisor needs. Support new product developments and rollouts that encroach on the GDS. GDS Software installation & support Support GDS Hotel rate code loading and ongoing maintenance Set up / troubleshoot bespoke itinerary configurations (TripCase / Navitas Itin-X) Manage/Support all processes that flow into/out of the GDS (this includes Advisor processes front end, through to our back-offices (Dolphin/Agresso Net Suite) Identify and share changes and updates related to the GDS with operational leaders. Set up / Support Sabre Red apps and scripts. Set up / Support Galileo Navitas products. Scriptwriting (Smart buttons-Travelport, Workflows-Sabre, Smartflows-Amadeus Support Compleat (mid-office) updates where required. Support GDS audits as and when required. Support questions and troubleshoot for all GDS & GDS Tools Evaluate and escalate where training needs are identified (Advisors). Evaluate and escalate issues to IT and other operational teams where necessary. Keep up to date with all changes to procedures/processes within the Travel Technologies team and other operational teams. Ensure that all internal process documents are kept up to date. Identify and share improvements suggestions to processes and procedures within the operations team / wider UK teams to enhance advisor and internal team processes. The person: Advanced knowledge of the travel industry is essential. 3 -5 years' experience (fully proficient) working with Travelport (back end) Travelport script knowledge essential - Smart Buttons preferably Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can easily adapt to the rapidly changing priorities of the business. Ability to move projects and share updates in a timely manner with the project owner. Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and prioritize own workload. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Must have exceptional customer service skills. Flexibility to support the needs of the business. The package: A salary of circa 40,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working (Lovely West End offices) - fully remote also considered for the right candidate Statutory Pension Scheme Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days plus 8 public holidays Medicash Level 2 BUPA Dental Level 1 Discretionary Bonus of 5% Life Insurance 2 x Annual salary Health Assured EAP Interested? Please click APPLY or contact (url removed)

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 (url removed) / call Nichola on (phone number removed)

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 (url removed) / call Nichola on (phone number removed)

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)

Business Development Executive - Inbound Group Travel (Italian Speaking) Edinburgh Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home after probation) Salary - 35,000 - 38,000 (DOE) + bonus & benefits Are you passionate about Scotland and group travel? Do you thrive on creating winning itineraries, building client relationships and converting enquiries into confirmed business? We're looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to join a growing inbound travel team specialising in group travel across Scotland and the UK & Ireland. What you'll be doing: Creating competitive, creative group travel proposals. Building strong relationships with international clients and suppliers. Negotiating the best rates and maximising commercial opportunities. Managing enquiries from quotation through to confirmation. Working closely with operations to deliver exceptional group experiences. We're looking for someone who has: Fluency in Italian and excellent English (additional European languages are a bonus). At least 2 years' experience with an inbound tour operator or DMC. Strong knowledge of Scotland as a destination. Experience costing, quoting and managing group travel. Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills. A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach. Knowledge of Tourplan or similar travel systems would be an advantage. What's on offer: Competitive salary. Hybrid working after probation. Career progression within a growing international travel business. A collaborative team environment where your ideas and commercial flair will make a real impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your travel career and help create unforgettable group experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Please click to apply or send your CV to (url removed) / call Nichola on (phone number removed)