We are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team, you will be on-the-road and the face of the brand and sub brands, in the UK and with the possibility of intermittent tasks in Germany and / or Spain. Offering support and assistance to the sales and marketing team(s) to raise your client(s) profile and ensure the maximum sales potential is realized. The Job: • Maintain an awareness of company destinations/client(s) and of relevant sales and marketing techniques to ensure that the role is carried out as effectively as possible. • Handle trade enquiries (via email, telephone). • Responsible for your assigned clients program&drive sales. • Preparation and delivery of destination training to tour operators and agents. • Assist with the preparation of client(s) presentations. • Research and co-ordinate trade events. • Assist with the organization, and attend, sales missions, familiarisation trips, research groups, trade training seminars, workshops, and events, including trade and consumer shows. • Monitor client(s) accounts to ensure that the maximum sales potential is realised. • Maintain accurate records of all sales and marketing activity. • Work closely with PR and trade&consumer marketing teams to ensure that the client's plans are delivered effectively and within the agreed financial limits of their budget. • Responsible for all day-to-day administrative tasks including visitor statistics analysis, website monitoring and the preparation of marketing plans. • Keep abreast of the client(s) business by reading and researching market data, product profiles etc. • Work closely with both BD Global Partnerships&Trade Sales team on strategic calls as required to maximize desired outcomes in retail and wholesale sectors. • Be available to participate in sales initiatives in regions outside of UK from time to time as required and agreed. Skills Required: • Qualification to degree level ideally • A minimum of 5 years' experience of working within the travel and tourism industry • A thorough understanding of the work of the Company • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in a second language (ideally Spanish and / or German) would be desirable. • Ability to work to strict deadlines and capable of managing and prioritising the workload • Ability to work and thrive in a multi tasked and fast paced environment on their own and within a team • Proficiency in word, excel and outlook • Flexible approach and a can-do attitude essential • Analytical and methodical approach The Package: • Salary £40,000 Car allowance (Car will be company branded) Interested: • If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to helentraveltraderecruitment.co.uk