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Are you experienced in the world of Corporate Travel? Do you have a proven background in Identifying, targeting and securing new corporate business partnerships? We have the role for you.
We are excited to be working with a growing Leisure and Corporate Travel company, who are a dynamic and growing player in the corporate travel sector.
They are seeking a results-driven Business Development / Sales Manager to expand their client base and nurture existing accounts.
This hybrid role combines strategic sales with relationship management, perfect for someone who thrives on building partnerships and driving growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, target, and secure new corporate travel business opportunities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
Collaborate with operations and product teams to implement client solutions.
Analyze client travel data to provide insight-driven recommendations.
Meet and exceed sales and account growth targets.
The person:
Proven experience in business development or account management, preferably in the travel, hospitality, or B2B services sector.
A strong understanding of corporate travel solutions and industry trends.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfortable with CRM systems and data-driven reporting.
The package:
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure.
Flexible working options (remote/hybrid).
Supportive, fast-paced environment with opportunities for advancement.
Access to global travel perks and professional development.
Interested?
Please click apply or contact michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: asap
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £65000 per annum + incentives
Posted: 2025-08-01 13:49:47
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Are you an experienced digital professional passionate about delivering seamless website experiences and optimising customer journeys? This successful and well-established luxury travel company is looking for a talented Website & CRM Manager to join their dynamic marketing team!
About the Role:
As the Website & CRM Manager, you will play a key role in managing both company website and eCRM customer journey.
You will oversee the operational aspects of website content, ensuring it's up-to-date, technically sound, and optimised for search.
You will lead website management projects, ensuring functionality, performance, and user experience are always at their best.
Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing to develop and execute CRM strategies aimed at customer retention, prospect acquisition, and conversion.
What You'll Be Doing:
Website Management:
Oversee operational efficiency and website updates in collaboration with our website agency.
Manage website bugs and development roadmaps, ensuring smooth project progression.
Ensure website security in partnership with external agencies and developers.
Lead content updates, working closely with copywriters, content creators, and the wider marketing team.
Customer Journey Optimisation:
Collaborate with the Head of Marketing to analyse and improve the digital customer journey.
Run A/B and multivariate tests with our CRO agency to optimise the conversion funnel.
Oversee CRM and website agencies to implement customer journey improvements and manage data feeds between systems.
Take the lead on eCRM strategy, including management of ESP providers and CRM database oversight.
UX/UI and Content Management:
Partner with agencies to conduct user research and improve website UX.
Manage content requests and ensure timely updates that comply with sustainability, compliance, and trading requirements.
Project Management:
Lead new website builds and projects, collaborating with internal teams and external agencies.
Gather requirements and manage the briefing process for new website developments.
Your Skills & Experience:
Essential:
Proven experience in website management, leading build projects, and overseeing content updates.
Strong agency and supplier management experience, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Track record of enhancing customer journeys through CRM, website management, and conversion rate optimisation.
Experience using a CMS, with WordPress being a preference.
Analytical mindset with strong skills in interpreting A/B test results and data analysis.
Operational oversight of customer data to ensure compliance with privacy and security policies.
Deep understanding of SEO best practices.
Key Attributes:
Data-driven with a strong understanding of user behaviour.
Experience in eCRM and Email Service Provider (ESP) platforms.
Ability to document complex data flows and translate them into actionable strategies.
Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
Creative, self-motivated, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Project management qualifications or agile project management experience.
Knowledge of HTML and proficiency in Zoho Campaigns.
Desirable:What's on offer?
Competitive Salary of circa £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience
31 Days of Annual Leave (including bank holidays, increasing with service).
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 working from home.
Monday-Friday Schedule (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, with 1 hour lunch).
Travel Perks: Special offers and discounts for staff, family, and friends.
Pension Scheme and much more!
How to Apply:
If you're ready to help create amazing digital experiences and drive CRM strategies to new heights, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV and a cover letter to michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: End of Aug/early Sep
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £50000 per annum + Additional benefits
Posted: 2025-07-09 09:23:26
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Our client, a privately owned tailor-made Latin America specialist tour operator is looking for a full time travel consultant with a passion for Latin America and strong social media marketing skills to join their small and friendly team.
This well-respected company, with a strong name for customer service, is offering a fabulous opportunity for someone with a real passion for the region.
Applicants should be highly organised, have a good level of numeracy and be able to write and communicate clearly.
First-hand knowledge of Latin America is essential.
All members of staff work as a team, liaising closely with clients and putting together tailor-made itineraries.
Applicant Requirements:
Previous travel industry experience is a bonus, as is a foreign language..
First-hand knowledge of Latin America (ideally several countries) - all of the sales team have opportunities to travel to Latin America
A self-starter
Good organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, but above all you'll need a willingness to learn
At ease with technology, yet respectful of tradition (in other words, can you write a letter either on a keyboard via email, or even using a pen)
It would be good to know how you did in GCSE English and Maths! Excellent written English and a friendly telephone manner are essential, as is a head for numbers.
The itineraries that are put together are complex and usually require jigsaw-solving skills.
Spanish, Portuguese, Guaraní, Quechua..
can be useful but are not essential
Travel trade experience can be a plus, as long as you are not too set in your ways and are willing to spend some time learning the quirky systems
A driving licence (the public transport links to their office are improving but are probably too sporadic to rely on)
We love to know about your hobbies
Salary will depend on experience.
If you would like the opportunity to join a friendly and inspirational travel company with fantastic benefits, on-going training and development, and the opportunity to further your career within the travel industry then this could be the role for you.
The role can be hybrid between home and office working (but full-time in the office for the initial probation period), hours are Monday to Friday from 0930 to 1730.
Interested applicants should send their CV with a brief covering note and detail of Latin America travels to Michael@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk, or apply online. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £30000 per annum + Commission, bonus
Posted: 2025-06-27 10:56:53
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This established and successful inbound group travel company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their dynamic team and take it to the next level.
We're on the lookout for a driven and experienced Inbound Travel Sales Manager to lead a dynamic sales team, drive revenue growth, and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction from enquiry to booking.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the inbound travel sales team to meet and exceed sales targets
Develop and implement effective sales strategies focused on inbound tourism
Oversee the enquiry-to-booking process, ensuring a high conversion rate
Maintain strong relationships with international agents, partners, and direct clients
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities
Prepare and present regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management
Collaborate with the operations and product teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
Requirements:
Proven experience in a sales leadership role within the inbound travel or tourism industry
Strong knowledge of international source markets and travel booking trends
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate and develop a high-performing sales team
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in using CRM systems and sales performance tools
Multilingual skills are a distinct plus
A genuine passion for travel and customer service
The Package:Salary circa £35k depending on relevant experience.
Opportunity for hybrid working after 6 month probationary period.
Plus other excellent benefits also.
Interested?If you are keen to be considered for this fantastic role and feel you meet the desired requirements please submit your CV via the Apply button online or send your CV directly to michae@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £35000 per annum + Additional benefits
Posted: 2025-06-27 10:53:46
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Amazing opportunity for a French Speaking Operations Executive to join a friendly team in London.
We are looking for Good Knowledge of the UK as a destination and fluency in English and a second language (French) .
You will be responsible for quoting and operating incoming travel groups to the UK, and to confirm all services required in good time.
Job Purpose:
⦁ To work closely with senior operators in order to develop and grow incoming groups⦁ Quote & Operate groups in a successful, profitable and professional manner
Job Specification:
⦁ To Maintain good relations with all clients and suppliers at all times⦁ To Respond to requests from clients accurately and in a timely manner⦁ Follow up of quotation sent out in order to convert requests into confirmed bookings⦁ Ensure the smooth operations of all groups (i.e.
booking all services, issuing vouchers, invoicing clients)⦁ Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible rates and liaise with the Product team on rates, new hotels and coach companies⦁ Take all necessary steps to ensure the success of the tour whilst travelling and if required contact the group leader / tour manager or escort during the running of the tour to ensure that all arrangements are satisfactory⦁ Follow up with client after travel to ensure maximum satisfaction⦁ Minimise accounts/credit control problems and to ensure that invoicing is completed at a stage which gives Credit Control sufficient time to anticipate potential problems⦁ Check financial details of each booking and to ensure profit / loss is identified on the reservation system accurately (TourPlan)
Candidate Specification:
Requirements:⦁ Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet⦁ Exceptional customer service and result driven⦁ Ability to work under pressure⦁ Highly accurate with an excellent attention to detail⦁ Fluency in English⦁ Fluency in French⦁ Ability to make decisions and to work on own initiative
Desirable:⦁ Fluency in any other European language⦁ Experience within the inbound tourism industry in the UK and Ireland
The Package:Salary range £27-28k+ pa dependent on experience.
This is a lovely company to work for with a great product, beautiful offices, good benefits package and career progression opportunities.
Interested?If you are keen to be considered for this fantastic role and feel you meet the desired requirements please submit your CV via the Apply button online or send your CV directly to michae@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £30000 per annum + Additional benefits
Posted: 2025-06-27 10:52:55
