Job Details
Gecko Travel Recruitment are excited to be working with this well-established Tour Operator who are looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join their team to look after the North of England.
As Business Development Manager you will develop and maintain relationships with travel agents and travel consortias through regular face-to-face visits, attending trade events and being the eyes and ears of the business. You’ll also seek out any new business development opportunities within in your region.
Previous experience in a similar BDM role for a Tour Operator or Airline is essential for this role.
The role:
Maximise and increase sales revenue in your territory – Northern England, Scotland and Ireland
Develop and maintain relationships with travel agents and trade partners
To hold regular commercial meetings with key accounts
Attending trade events and industry conferences representing the business in a professional manner
Attending industry networking events
Exchange ideas with the other Business Development Mangers regarding effective sales techniques
Working closely with the trade marketing team
Host and attend industry events and familiarisation trips overseas
You will have:
Proven experience in a similar BDM role selling to the travel trade
Previous experience working for a Tour Operator or Airline
Experience working to set sales targets
Outstanding commercial acumen
Excellent organisational and negotiation skills
A full UK driving license and own your own car
Additional information:
Competitive salary
Car allowance
Company bonus scheme
Covering the North of England
Excellent holiday concessions
Regular overseas travel
If you are a self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently, and you would like the opportunity to take the lead in a business development capacity for an award-winning Tour Operator then this could be the role for you.
Please send your CV to hello@geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk quoting GTR1696, alternatively head to our website for more details and to apply: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk.
Please note that if you do not hear from Gecko Travel Recruitment within 7 days of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.
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Gecko Travel Recruitment
Gecko Travel Recruitment specialise in travel, leisure & tourism recruitment Being a boutique recruitment consultancy, we partner our clients to find exceptional talent offering a personalised and tenacious recruitment service. Our proven technique has resulted in over 80% of our clients being repeat. For our candidates we dedicate time to help and guide you through your job search supporting you in finding your dream job. Gecko Travel Recruitment is a business with personality, passion, knowledge, and quality of service we are super proud of.