Business Development Manager - Travel and Tourism

FRENCH SELECTION UK Business Development Manager (Travel and Tourism) Location: North London - hybrid working options Salary: £32,000 to £39,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits Ref: 5524G To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, got to the vacancies page, search job reference: 5524G The Company: A well-established international Tour Operator and Destination Management Company Main duties: You will be managing group travel bookings for the UK and Ireland by preparing quotes, responding to client requests, and securing confirmed business. It also involves negotiating with suppliers and coordinating with operations to ensure successful delivery of each group. The Role: - Generate and develop new and repeat group travel business for UK & Ireland destinations - Prepare detailed and competitive quotations and itineraries for client groups - Maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers to support ongoing business - Negotiate pricing and contractual terms to maximise value and margins - Ensure accurate booking information and smooth handover to the operations team - Track market trends and competitor activity to keep offers competitive The Candidate: - Fluency in either German, Italian or a Scandinavian language would be required - Previous experience within a Destination Management or Travel Management Company – Essential - Excellent knowledge of the UK and Ireland as a destination - Knowledge of market rates and prices - Great communication skills - Ability to multi-task and adapt to situation - Proactive, confident and dynamic personality - IT literate Salary: £32,000 to £39,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic