Business Development Manager - Required for this luxury hotel group, who need and experience BDM/Account manager to represent and grow awareness in the travel trade for their product. You will be covering the Midlands and North. Salary up to 45k plus benefits. Experience wise they are looking for a BDM from the travel industry, a background within hotels, cruise would be ideal, contacts within the travel agency world would be ideal. Business Development Managers Duties-3 or 4 days on the road, visiting new and existing travel agencies to grow awareness of the companies brand and products-Training staff, agreeing new commercial terms, organising fam trips and attending numerous travel events and trade shows-Targeting 10 to 15 visits per week-Identify new travel agents, concierge desks and luxury specialists-Analyse market trends and competitor activity-Provide monthly reports on sales performance Business Developments Managers Skills Required-Business development managers experience within the travel industry, ideally targeting luxury travel agencies-Based within the midlands, Northern England or Southern Scotland -Ideally from a hotel or cruise background but they are open to other areas or travel-Clean UK driving license-Strong presenting skills-Strong negotiating skills-Able to organise and attend fam tripsAdditional Information-salary up to 45k, 25 days holidays, pension, discounted holidays, and an expense card-You must have your own car , they will pay mileageIf you are interested in the above role please apply online of send your cv to  Â
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C&M Travel Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 19 days
Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A luxury hotel group is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance their presence in the travel trade across the Midlands and North.
- The position offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus additional benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a pension plan, and discounted holidays.
- Candidates should have experience as a BDM in the travel industry, preferably with a background in hotels or cruises, and possess contacts within the travel agency sector.
- The role entails visiting 10 to 15 travel agencies per week, training staff, negotiating commercial terms, and attending travel events and trade shows.
- A clean UK driving license and strong skills in presenting and negotiating are essential for this role.
