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Business Development – Leisure Travel

C&M Travel Recruitment  •  GBP 30,000 - 40,000 Hourly + Commission
Work location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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Industry : Travel Agent or Tour Operator
Sector : Tour Operator or Guide, Travel Agent (Cruise), Travel Agent (Groups), Travel Agent (Luxury), Travel Agent (Online), Travel Agent (Retail/Leisure), Tour Wholesaler
Department : Sales
Employment Type : Full-Time
Work Sponsorship : Local contract only
Experience : No experience required
Vacancies : 1
Job Status : Active
Job Description

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.

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 including Scotland & Wales 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

Additional information:

  • Paying £30-40,000 Plus bonus
  • Monday-Friday role
  • Discounted travel
  • 25 days holiday PLUS Bank holidays
  • Social events
  • Mostly remote working, with a view to be in the office 2-4 a month depending on location.
  • Pension

If this is something you would be keen to explore and you have the relevant experience, please send your CV to Harri@candm.co.uk

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C&M Travel Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. For more opportunities, please visit www.candm.co.uk

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