FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
Senior Travel Business Development Manager
Tour operator, Travel and Tourism - Destination Management Company (DMC)
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid-working with 2 days WFH/week)
**UK home-based candidates with strong relevant experience would also be considered**
Ref: 5519M
Salary: From £34,000 to around £40,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits
Please do state your expectations if higher as we will consider for the right experience
To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, see link below, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 5519M
Website: www.french-selection.co.uk
A well-established international Tour Operator and Destination Management Company
Main duties:
You will be managing existing accounts, identifying new business opportunities and developing successful working relationships with clients considering Scotland as a destination
The Role:
- Manage existing clients’ accounts and build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Create, quote and offer very complex touring programs
- Generate sales leads and follow up on opportunities with clients
- Build excellent knowledge of the products and services and present / promote them to the clients
- Visit clients across the allocated territory when needed
- Attend travel exhibitions and trade shows where required
The Candidate:
- Fluency in either Italian, Spanish, French, German or Portuguese would be a bonus
- Extensive experience in Sales within a Destination Management or Travel Management Company – Essential
- Outstanding knowledge of the UK and Ireland as a destination
- Great communication skills
- Good attention to detail and able to work under pressure
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to situation
- Proactive, confident and dynamic personality
- IT literate
Salary: From £34,000 to around £40,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits
Please do state your expectations if higher as we will consider for the right experience