We are seeking an experienced German Speaking Travel Business Development Executive, hybrid working in the Surrey/London area or remote in Germany. The goal of the German Business Development role is to build travel agent knowledge and loyalty whilst establishing brands and resorts for the German-speaking travel trade. Great role for a travel trade sales or b2b travel sales travel professional seeking an exciting role within a forward thinking travel company within a supportive team. German Speaking Travel Business Development Executive Duties: * Conducting client product training to the German-speaking travel trade using both verbal and written formats. To include travel agency sales calls throughout Germany, Austria & Switzerland in order to carry out face-to-face training as well as organising and leading webinars. * Creating and maintaining German language training presentations (verbal, written and visual elements), each of which will be to a high standard and adhere to HIC EAME’s brand guidelines. * Attending (and hosting where applicable) regular travel trade, consumer and media shows/events. * Sourcing event opportunities in Germany, Austria & Switzerland. * Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the German-speaking travel trade, including travel agents and tourist boards. * Updating relevant social media channels with imagery and content following participation in events, training days, shows, etc. * Working with the Digital Marketing Executive to coordinate a monthly travel agent newsletters. * Relationships developed with travel agents, tour operators, tourist boards and the trade media. German Speaking Travel Business Development Executive – Essential Requirements: * Eloquent and well-spoken with excellent presentation skills. * Similar experience within the travel industry including trade sales, travel sales and/or business development is imperative. * FLUENT in German & English. * Level of awareness of client product/services amongst the travel trade * Event organisation and hosting skills. * Experience in contributing to social media content, ideal but not essential * Quality and timely sending of monthly travel agent newsletter. Career development, supportive working team, travel perks, plus many more benefits. Hybrid working in the Surrey/London area to remote from Germany