Established Travel Company who are a leading provider of Destination Management for the UK & Ireland, are seeking a Business Development Manager to grow their market share in North America & for UK inbound Tourism.
This is a B2B role dealing with the International Travel Trade to gain their business.
Covering a range of inbound travel markets including, groups, individuals, incentive travel, luxury travel and events, this BDM role requires someone with strong North America knowledge, ideally from an inbound tour operator, or from a Travel or Hospitality background.
In return this Destination Management company offers a competitive/negotiable basic, plus bonus and extensive benefits (see below).
Moreover career development and the opportunity to work from overseas up to 60 days per year is available.
Ideally a hybrid role with Edinburgh, they will also consider fully remote (within the UK) for candidates who are a strong match and can 'hit the ground running'.
Overseeing the Business Development group functions for the UK for the inbound North America and long-haul markets for ad hoc groups and group series.
Key to this role is ensuring all client requests are responded to in a timely, creative and professional manner.
Active hands-on role in the business development as well as playing a key role in the development of strategy in growing business for the UK.
Active role in the preparation and costing of group programmes and working with the client to ensure conversion to confirmed business.
Full utilization of the CRM system.
This could take the form of desk based virtual activity and on the ground live meetings and client visits.
Participation in the 24 hour on- call support rota for clients and staff assigned to on-call.
Some international travel may be required and will be in compliance with the company's Business Travel Policy.
The successful candidate will have ideally worked within a similar role for a Tour Operator, with good knowledge of the North America and Inbound Market/Uk Tourism Industry.
Fluency in oral & written English.
Learning and development opportunities - individual training budget per year
Active Social Committee including free events throughout the year Hybrid/blended working option available Employee Assistance Programme - health & wellbeing support Company bonus scheme Flexible benefit contribution towards pension or health care plan Up to 60 days per year remote working abroad 21 days holiday (rising with service), a paid day off on your birthday & an additional paid day off over the Christmas period co.uk not right for this role, or this role not right for you, but keen to further your career in the Travel Industry!