Antella Travel Recruitment

Travel Business Development Executive Base Salary circa £32,000 + Bonus and Great Benefits Hybrid - Surrey Our client is a market leading luxury cruise company offering some of the most unforgettable travel experience worldwide. They offer a bespoke high-end programme to destinations across Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. Our client has experienced a record year for revenue, growth and bookings, hence the expansion to their sales team. They are now recruiting for a Travel Business Development Executive to join the team and report into the Sales Director with to be responsible for supporting the growth of their travel agent distribution across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. This is a pivotal role key role focused on inside sales, trade engagement, webinar delivery, and supporting the field sales team whilst increasing agent penetration, strengthening trade partnerships, and driving sales performance through exceptional service. candidates must have previous travel industry experience in a sales focused role and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. This is a hybrid role with the office based in Surrey. Travel Business Development Executive Responsibilities: Develop strong relationships with existing and new travel trade partners across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Support the field sales team by identifying new business opportunities and nurturing warm leads through inside sales efforts. Assist agencies in converting enquiries into bookings, offering expert product knowledge and sales support. Provide virtual product training, updates, and marketing support for travel partners. Represent the company at key trade events, exhibitions, and ship visits across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Travel Business Development Executive Experience Required: Experience in travel sales, inside sales, or business development; cruise experience advantageous. Strong knowledge of the UK & Ireland travel agent marketplace Excellent communication and presentation skills, including webinar delivery. Customer-centric approach with strong relationship-building ability. Comfortable working to targets and KPIs, with strong organisational and time-management skills. Travel Business Development Executive Salary and Benefits Base Salary circa £32,000 Performance related bonus of up to 20% of base salary Private medical insurance 22 days annual leave + bank holidays 7 night free cruise for 2 including flights paid for Supportive team culture and opportunities for career development Hybrid working Fam trips Pension To apply for this Travel Business Development Executive role, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss your application.

Cruise Business Development Manager Base Salary 45,000, car allowance 5,600 + 20% bonus Fully Remote - North of England, Scotland and Ireland Our client is an award-winning luxury river cruise line 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 for managing and developing travel trade agent relationships across the North of England, Scotland and Ireland 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 North of England, Scotland and Ireland. To be considered for the Cruise Business Development Manager role, applicants must have previous Business Development Management experience working with a luxury travel product - this is essential Cruise 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. Cruise 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. Cruise Business Development Manager Salary and Benefits; Base Salary of 45,000 Car allowance of 5,600 Bonus potential of up to 20% of base salary A company culture that promotes work life balance Travel discounts Free annual 7 day night cruise for 2 with full flights paid for Remote Working 23 days annual leave To apply for the position of Cruise Business Development Manager, please email your CV and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss your application.