ACCOUNT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Ambitions Recruitment Limited : Job Details

ACCOUNT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NORTH UK 100% REMOTE (NOT SCOTLAND) GREAT SALARY PLUS BONUS

Our Customer:

Our customer who is a globally renowned leader in adventure travel, and is dedicated to crafting unforgettable journeys, is seeking an Account and Business Development Manager to join their team and contribute to their continued success. As a trusted and well-established tour operator, they are passionate about creating exceptional experiences that leave lasting impressions.

Their core belief is that travel not only broadens horizons but also uplifts communities, making a positive impact worldwide.

As an Account and Business Development Manager, you will enjoy a host of excellent benefits. These include a competitive salary, generous commission opportunities, extensive annual leave with additional perks, travel discounts, FAM trips, health insurance, and much more. This is a rare opportunity to join a company that rewards its team while making a global difference.

Job Description:

• Collaborate with the National Sales Manager to execute the UK sales strategy and drive business growth
• Conduct agency visits to train agents, strengthen relationships, and identify new opportunities
• Spend at least three days a week on the road for agency visits and events
• Attend partner conferences and events and host FAM trips for agents
• Deliver in-person and online training sessions, including new product introductions
• Resolve booking issues with empathy, working closely with the contact centre team
• Partner with the UK GPS team to support events and campaign plans
• Act as the first point of contact for agent booking queries
• Record all sales activities accurately in Salesforce
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the company's products
• Collaborate with global and regional marketing teams to implement UK marketing plans

Experience Required:

• A true passion for sales and travel
• 2 years + experience in the same or similar role with strong connections in the UK travel trade
• Skilled in delivering professional sales presentations and strategic business planning
• Strong negotiation, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving abilities with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Flexible, energetic, and able to work independently or within a team
• Confident in using various computer systems, Zoom, Google Meet, and Google Slides
• Event management experience and basic social media skills
• Valid driving license and own vehicle

Benefits and Perks:

• Great Salary plus Bonus
• Additional 5 days off plus Bonus leave day during December/January and your Birthday off
• Excellent personal FAM trip benefits including leave and allowance to use on your personal FAM trip
• Excellent travel discounts for yourself, friends, and family
• Annual 6 weeks remote to work from anywhere
• Health insurance benefits

Click here to apply for this Account and Business Development Manager, travel industry job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard-to-find talent.

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