HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
LONDON - HYBRID 2 DAYS OFFICE, 3 DAYS HOME
UP TO £65,000 DOE PLUS 15% BONUS

Our Customer:

We are excited to be recruiting a Head of Business Development for an amazing Europe-wide, niche travel company, that is the chosen business partner by all of the leading OTA’s.

This company has been established for many years, they are hugely successful and provide a fantastic basic salary and hybrid working (just 2 days a week in London) and very little travel.

We’re looking for a real hunter, somebody who has a great track record of success working within the travel industry, hunting out and converting new business via emerging OTA’s.

Job Description:

As the Head of Business Development, you will play a vital role in driving business growth and establishing strategic partnerships with OTA’s.

• Study the market thoroughly to understand different business models and discover new ways to make money
• Keep an eye on market trends and what competitors are doing to find areas to grow and innovate, especially in the UK
• Carefully update and organise customer data in the system, making sure to follow up on leads and contacts
• Help create and manage important documents and presentations for business activities
• Skilfully manage the sales process, making sure to meet and exceed the goals
• Have discussions with important people like stakeholders and decision-makers, sharing your valuable insights
• Use reporting tools to predict potential business opportunities based on transaction numbers and audiences
• Negotiate and create agreements with new partners
• Work with the Key Account management team to make sure new partners get on board smoothly
• Share knowledge and ideas with your colleagues in the Business Development and sales teams
• Contribute to the company's growth by working on development projects
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from key account management and sales support to provide top-tier service
• Lead the planning and execution of important business projects

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in business development to OTA’s, within the travel industry is ESSENTIAL
• MUST HAVE a good understanding and experience in API-based partnerships within the travel industry
• Self-driven and independent, with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong market knowledge and business acumen
• Proficient in sales and negotiation, with a track record of closing deals
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a determination to achieve results
• Familiarity with leading CRM systems
• Confident decision-maker, skilled in handling challenging situations
• Possess a degree or equivalent qualifications
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other European languages is beneficial but not mandatory

Benefits and Perks:

• £65, 000 DOE
• 15% Bonus
• Pension
• Hybrid working
• Excellent Company Culture
• Company events
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Additional leave benefits

Click here to apply for this Head of Business Development, travel industry job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard-to-find talent.

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