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Business Development Manager

C&M Travel Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Business Development Manager is needed for a reputable tour operator focused on the UK travel trade.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, along with a company car and bonuses.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a field sales-related role and a proven track record of winning new business.
  • The role involves building relationships, researching business opportunities, and planning events while traveling within the South West territory.
  • Additional benefits include discounted travel, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and a mostly remote working arrangement.

Business Development Manager required for this growing tour operator with a great reputation within the industry. You will build and develop new relationships within the UK travel trade in the south of the country. They will pay up to £45k DOE, plus company car and bonuses.Business Development Manager duties:

  • Build relationships with new and existing clients 
  • Continuously research new opportunities for business development
  • You will be on the road working between their offices in Cambridge and homebased when not out at meetings
  • You will be responsible for the South West territory so it would be great if you had established relationships within the UK travel trade already.
  • Review & Analyse sales figures, taking necessary action
  • Plan and host training events, trade shows & fam trips for key industry partners
  • Negotiate favourable rates with key accounts

Business Development Manager skills required:

  • At least 2 years in a field sales-related role
  • Proven track record of previous wins and how you have successfully won new business
  • Prepared to travel often within your territory 
  • Confidence in using social media to promote yourself and your region
  • Confidence in liaising with senior management team
  • Well travelled and passionate about the product 
  • Ideally you will live within 2 hours of Cambridge, but this isn't a deal breaker. 

Additional information:

  • Paying £35-45,000 Plus bonus and company car
  • Monday-Friday role
  • Discounted travel
  • 25 days holiday PLUS Bank holidays
  • Social events
  • Mostly remote working, as you will be out on the road 3/4 days a week visiting agents.
  • Pension

If this is something you would be keen to explore and you have the relevant experience, please send your CV to  

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.