Senior Business Development Manager – Corporate Travel
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This is more than a sales role; it's a genuine career-defining opportunity.
Navaro Travel is a family-run boutique corporate travel business partnering with high-growth SMEs across finance, private equity, legal, tech, and luxury sectors. We're early-stage but backed by 30 years of industry expertise, £5bn buying power through Amex GBT, and we're building proprietary AI technology that will set us apart as we scale.
We're not just looking for someone to fill a role. We're looking for someone to build Navaro Travel with us. You'll work collaboratively as part of a team to architect our business development functions from the ground up with our CEO and Founder, defining how we win clients and build our sales playbook. This is your chance to help shape something from day one and be rewarded for every client relationship you build, not just this year, but for years to come.
If you've ever wanted to join a business at the perfect moment - proven product, experienced leadership, real growth trajectory, this is it.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Building, not just selling:
* Work collaboratively to develop Navaro's business development strategy from scratch with our CEO and Founder
* Identify, target, and win high-value corporate clients (£100K–£1M annual spend)
* Build meaningful relationships with decision-makers in finance, tech, legal, and professional services
* Help shape our brand positioning, messaging, and go-to-market approach
* Work directly with leadership to define our growth strategy
* Collaborate on product development and client experience improvements
* Grow into a senior leadership role as we scale and build our team
WHAT'S ON OFFER
* Competitive base salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (based on experience)
* Uncapped commission with an industry-leading structure
* Lifetime commission on every client you bring in, even after you move into leadership
* Residual earnings from team billings as you grow into management
* Performance-based equity pathways and long-term wealth creation opportunities
Growth & Development
* Opportunity to grow into a leadership role
* Direct mentorship from founders who've scaled businesses before
* Shape your own career trajectory
Flexibility & Culture
* Hybrid working (office collaboration + flexibility for life outside work)
* Premium network access and industry events
* Small, close-knit team where your voice genuinely matters
* Family-run culture that values trust, transparency, and long-term relationships
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
* 3 years minimum experience in B2B sales or business development
* Proven track record of winning and closing high-value accounts (£100K+ ARR)
* Comfortable selling to senior stakeholders (CFOs, MDs, Founders, Operations Directors)
* Strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and execute
* Resourceful and feels comfortable with taking ownership of their role
* Full UK driving licence
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent
* Experience in corporate travel, SaaS, or professional services industries
* Existing network in finance, legal, tech, or luxury sectors
* Understanding of corporate travel management or B2B service sales
* Experience working in early-stage or scale-up environments
What will set you apart
* You're motivated by building something meaningful, not just hitting targets
* You see potential where others see risk
* You want ownership of your results, your strategy, and your career
* You thrive when given autonomy and trust
* You're genuinely excited about being part of something from the ground floor
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Most sales roles ask you to execute someone else's vision. This one asks you to help build it with us.
You're joining at the perfect inflexion point: product-market fit is proven, the leadership team has deep industry expertise, and you'll have genuine autonomy to shape how we win and scale. This isn't just about earning well (though you will). It's about helping us build a company you will be proud to work at, with people who value what you bring, in an industry ripe for disruption.
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