Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Hybrid/ London - 45k OTE
My client who is a growing technology provider to the travel sector is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team, to help grow with brining on new business, from following up leads and nurturing existing clients. This role is Hybrid, 3 days in the office 2 from home, based in Putney, SW London. Paying 45k OTE for the right candidate.

Business Development Manager, Responsibilities:

• proactive prospecting via email, phone and networking events
• establishing and developing relationships with travel agencies, tour operators and TMCs
• responding to incoming sales enquiries and co-ordinate pre-demo calls with prospects to qualify leads and prepare for software demos
• coordinating and delivering presentations and software demos for entry-level sales prospects
• preparing commercial proposals for entry-level sales prospects and co-ordinating follow-up actions related to prospect demos
• negotiating commercial terms and preparing contracts for signature for new customers along with a portfolio of existing key customers when a contract renewal is commercially advantageous (e.g. at end of an initial contract term)
• leading sales handover meetings to brief the Customer Delivery Team on new deals
• working with the Sales & Marketing Manager to develop and implement a proactive account management plan for key customers

Business Development Manager, Skills Required:

• At least 2 years' experience working in a travel agency, tour operator, GDS or travel technology company a must
• Self-motivated and capable of working successfully under minimal supervision as well as part of a team
• Able to thrive in a fast moving, fluid, and demanding organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship development and negotiation skills
• consultative style selling
• Able to interact at all levels within prospect organisations
• Outgoing dynamic personality

If this role is of interest and you fit the requirements, please apply or send your cv to

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