Antella Travel Recruitment

Travel Business Development Manager Base Salary to £42,000 based on experience + £4,8000 car allowance and bonuses Field/Remote based - South East England Our client is an award-winning luxury escorted touring and small ship cruising specialist known for exceptional service, and unforgettable guest experiences across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Due to growth and expansion, they are now recruiting for a Business Development Manager to managing and develop travel trade agent relationships across the South of England. This role will focus heavily on generating revenue growth through retail and consortia travel agencies, strengthening partnerships, and increasing brand awareness and engagement within the travel trade. This is a highly visible, relationship-driven role that requires exceptional communication, commercial awareness, and presentation skills. This is a fully remote role covering the defined territory of the South East region focused on the territory around the M25. To be considered for the Business Development Manager role, applicants must have previous Business Development Management experience working with a luxury travel product - this is essential. Travel Business Development Manager Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow revenue within the assigned territory, to achieve agreed sales targets. Conduct regular in-person and virtual sales calls, training sessions, and product presentations with retail and consortia travel agents. Identify new business opportunities and prospect new agency partners. Monitor market performance, competitor activity, and regional trends to inform sales strategy. Represent the company at trade shows, consumer events, ship visits, and regional travel trade activity. Work with the UK marketing team to develop targeted trade marketing campaigns, incentives, and training materials. Produce weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts, and performance updates. Travel Business Development Manager Experience Required: Previous account management or business development management experience within the travel industry is essential Good understanding of the UK retail travel industry or willingness to develop knowledge Ability to manage a defined sales territory Excellent presentation, training, and relationship-building skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse data and identify opportunities. Relationship-builder with a consultative, solutions-focused approach. Highly organised, initiative-taking and able to manage multiple priorities. Travel Business Development Manager Salary and Benefits: Base Salary to £42,000 depending on experience Car allowance of £4,800 per annum Bonus potential of up to 10% of base salary paid on a quarterly basis A company culture that promotes work life balance Travel discounts Work laptop and phone Remote Working 25 days annual leave To apply for the position of Travel Business Development Manager, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss your application.

Senior Business Development Manager Corporate Travel Management Base Salary to 50,000 + Commission Hybrid - Central London Our client is a growing Travel Management Company who provide innovative and cost-effective travel management solutions to the corporate travel market across all sectors and vertical. Due to expansion, they are now recruiting for Senior Business Development Managers with extensive experience within Business Travel which is essential The Senior Business Development Manager role is 100% new business focused with full involvement in the sales process from initial lead to closing the business. Candidates must be dynamic, competitive with the ability to develop relationship at all levels with potential clients and decision makers. This is a hybrid role - Central London Senior Business Development Manager Business Travel Management responsibilities: Identify new potential partnerships within the corporate sector. Building, managing and fulfilling a healthy sales pipeline focused on driving revenue, adoption, and market penetration within the Corporate market. Generate prospective client leads through industry networking, cold calling, and other techniques. Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, including smaller quick wins together with more strategic longer-term prospects. Work effectively on their own and remains focused and motivated by winning new business. Manage the RFP process, write proposals and provide commercial pricing were required. Senior Business Development Manager Business Travel Management Skills Required: Proven successful track record in sales within the business travel industry Understanding of corporate travel logistics is desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Professional manner and appearance. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong analytical skills and commercial skills Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Ability to work independently, developing action plans and implementing goals and objectives. Senior Business Development Manager Business Travel Management Salary and Benefits Base Salary to 50,000 + Bonuses Annual holiday allowance of 22 days plus bank holidays and birthday leave Pension Scheme Hybrid working Central London Growth and development Opportunities To apply for this Senior Business Development Manager role - Business Travel Management, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss the opportunity in more detail.