**Important - Eligibility to Work**
This position is open only to candidates who have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Akbar Travels does not provide visa sponsorship or work permits for this role.
Company Description
Akbar Travels, established in 1978, is a globally recognised travel management company with operations across 200+ locations worldwide. Known for delivering reliable, technology-driven travel solutions, we serve a large and diverse corporate client base, particularly across the Middle East (UAE, KSA, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain) and the UK.
Akbar Travels has significantly expanded its digital capabilities, offering online bookings for flights, hotels, and holiday packages, alongside a B2B platform supporting over 50,000 travel agents globally. Our UK operations continue to grow, focusing on high-quality corporate travel management and travel technology solutions.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Travel Sales Manager (TMC & Travel Tech) to join our London team. This is a senior, client-facing role focused on new business development, key account management, and travel technology-led solutions.
You will be responsible for building a strong sales pipeline, leading strategic RFPs, managing corporate accounts, and positioning Akbar Travels as a trusted TMC partner in the UK market. The role involves close collaboration with internal operations and technology teams to deliver seamless, high-value travel management solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively identify and engage corporate travel buyers, procurement heads, and decision-makers
* Build and manage a strong new business and renewal pipeline
* Lead end-to-end RFP and tender processes with data-driven, compelling proposals
* Deliver product demonstrations of Online Booking Tools (OBT) and GDS integrations (Galileo, Sabre, Amadeus)
* Advise clients on sustainability initiatives, including carbon tracking and green travel policies
* Act as a brand ambassador at industry events such as Business Travel Shows and networking forums
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and high client satisfaction
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in corporate travel sales or account management within a TMC or travel tech environment
* Strong track record in new business development and corporate client retention
* Deep understanding of travel management systems, OBTs, and GDS platforms
* Experience negotiating complex corporate contracts, including mark-ups, transaction fees, and commissions
* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
* Strong knowledge of the corporate travel and travel tech ecosystem
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field
* Must be located in commutable distance to London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Preferred
* Experience working with UK or EMEA corporate travel buyers
* Exposure to sustainability and carbon-reporting solutions
* Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)
Eligibility to Work
This position is open only to candidates who have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Akbar Travels does not provide visa sponsorship or work permits for this role.
Why Join Akbar Travels?
* Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
* Clear progression path to Senior Sales Leadership roles
* Opportunity to work with a global brand expanding its UK corporate footprint
* Exposure to cutting-edge travel technology and sustainability initiatives
* Dynamic, growth-oriented work environment
Ready to make an impact in Corporate Travel?
Send your CV to manoj.km@akbartravels.uk or Apply via LinkedIn
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