Business Development Manager - West London - Travel business!

Business Development Manager
Location: West London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £70,000

COREcruitment is working with a fantastic European holiday company based in West London! They are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join the team! This London-based role is pivotal in driving growth, building meaningful partnerships, and shaping the future of the business.

What You'll Do:
" Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new revenue streams and innovative business models.
" Track market trends and analyse competitors to uncover growth opportunities, with a focus on unlocking the UK market's potential.
" Maintain and update CRM data, ensuring leads are nurtured and followed up with precision.
" Prepare and manage key documentation and presentations for business initiatives.
" Skilfully manage the sales funnel, pursuing leads to exceed KPIs and drive success.
" Initiate discussions with stakeholders, providing insights to influence strategic decision-making.
" Leverage reporting tools to forecast business opportunities and measure potential impact.
" Negotiate and establish commercial agreements with new partners.
" Collaborate with the Key Account Management team to ensure seamless partner onboarding.

Beyond the Role:
" Share knowledge and expertise within the Business Development and wider sales teams.
" Contribute to business development initiatives across the organization.
" Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
" Work closely with colleagues in key account management and sales support to deliver outstanding service.
" Lead the planning and execution of strategic business initiatives.

Your Background and Skills:
" A self-motivated entrepreneur with a proactive, results-driven approach.
" Proven experience in business development, ideally within the travel industry.
" Strong sales and negotiation skills with a history of closing successful deals.
" Comprehensive market knowledge and sound business acumen.
" Expertise in CRM systems and familiarity with API-based partnerships.
" Confident decision-making with excellent problem-solving abilities.
" Fluency in English (additional European languages are a plus).
" A master's degree or equivalent qualifications are preferred.

If this role aligns with your skills and ambitions, please apply today or send your CV to Sophie@corecruitment.com.