Job Description
Want to make a difference? Want to be part of the UK's fastest-growing travel business and the world's #1 lifestyle franchise? Looking for more than just a job?
If so, we're ready for you…
Join a multi-award-winning travel brand that has grown 4000% in the last 10 years, revolutionizing the industry since 2011.
We are not an ordinary travel business; we change lives daily. You'll assist Travel Consultants in finding customers, closing deals, and increasing sales.
This is not a typical Travel Sales or BDM role. You will leverage your travel knowledge and sales skills to coach our Travel Consultants—helping them increase sales, utilize marketing effectively, and receive strategic business coaching rather than direct selling.
The Role at a Glance:
* Business Development Manager
* UK Remote / Occasional visits to Bournemouth HQ
* Top of Market Salary
* Benefits: Pension, life insurance, discounted travel, opportunities to visit fantastic locations, and more
Our values include doing the right thing, loyalty, mutual respect, trust, honesty, success-driven attitude, and enjoying the journey.
Product/Service: Award-winning travel home-working company
Growth: Over 400% in the last 5 years, breaking sales records every month.
Your Skills:
Sales, Travel, Team Leadership, Coaching, Sales Training, BDM, Business Growth, Social Media Marketing.
Who We Are:
A multi-award-winning, fast-growing travel company that has helped hundreds of first-time home-based travel entrepreneurs start their own businesses. We're expanding rapidly and seeking the best team members for the upcoming peak in travel.
Reasons to Join Us:
* Home Working Agency of The Year (5 consecutive years)
* Top-rated travel franchise in the UK
* Top 10 franchise in the UK
* Top 5% franchise nationally
* Widest holiday selection in the UK
* Over £2 billion annual buying power
* Anticipated record growth in the next 2-3 years
* Regular features in trade and national press
The Business Development Manager Role:
You will wear many hats, including:
* Master Mentor: Leading and coaching a team of 60-80 Travel Consultants
* Clever Coach: Guiding TCs on suppliers, technology, and confidence building
* Business Advisor: Spotting opportunities and teaching TCs to do the same
* Savvy Sales Person: Teaching closing skills and profitability
* Creative Communicator: Explaining complex issues simply and positively
* Magical Marketeer: Collaborating with marketing to equip TCs
* Customer Service Guru: Ensuring excellent client experiences
* Data Analyst: Tracking performance and providing feedback
About You:
Essential:
* Proven coaching and mentoring ability
* Sales targets experience in travel
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Leadership experience in sales management
* Problem-solving skills
* Organizational and time management skills
* Familiarity with technology and social media
* Basic marketing understanding
* Exceptional customer service experience
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Deep knowledge of the travel industry
Desirable:
* Successful business ownership experience
* Lead generation through marketing channels
* Professional coaching qualification (e.g., ILM Level 5)
Rewards:
Aligned with our values, our benefits include:
* Flexible home-based work with occasional visits and training retreats
* Excellent pension
* Private medical insurance
* Life insurance
* Dental and gym access
* Discounts and perks from leading brands
* Monthly rewards
* Discounted travel
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Personal development budget
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