Our client is an award-winning travel business, renowned for exceptional service and industry-leading commission levels.
With a rapidly expanding network of homeworkers, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for a talented Business Development Manager to help shape their future.
This is a pivotal position focused on growing their homeworking division, supporting their network, and representing their brand across the travel industry. You ll play a key role in driving recruitment, increasing sales performance, and delivering ongoing training and commercial support to their travel homeworkers.
Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management within the travel industry are essential for the position, along with strong understanding of homeworking travel models. In return, our client can offer a competitive salary up to £40k, plus generous bonus structure & excellent benefits.
Role of Business Development Manager
- Drive commercial growth through the recruitment of high-quality travel homeworkers
- Develop and optimise innovative recruitment channels
- Lead recruitment marketing across digital platforms, trade press, events, and exhibitions
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to ensure a competitive offering
- Implement strategies to increase sales and revenue across the network
- Conduct regular performance reviews and business development calls
- Deliver training, coaching, and ongoing support
- Build strong, lasting relationships with homeworkers
- Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities
- Identify and develop new partnerships and business opportunities
- Act as a brand ambassador, promoting company values and offering
Skills required for the role
- Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management within the travel industry
- Strong understanding of homeworking travel models (essential)
- Track record of successful recruitment and network growth
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, commercially focused, and results-driven
- Comfortable in a remote, field-based role
- Willing to travel and attend industry events
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