Senior Business Development Executive (GTR1850)

Senior Business Development Executive | London | £35-39K DOE

Gecko Travel Recruitment are working with a leading and dynamic DMC, part of a well-established travel group, who are recruiting a Senior Business Development Executive to join their London team.

The Role:

As Senior Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and delivering competitive group quotations for travel across Scotland and Ireland, while building strong relationships through networking and outreach and converting new leads. You will also ensure all client requirements are met with high-quality, commercially competitive proposals, working closely with internal teams and suppliers to support the successful delivery and handover of confirmed bookings.

You Will Have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience within a UK & Ireland inbound tour operator (groups focus)
• Proven experience in preparing quotes and managing group bookings
• Strong knowledge of UK destinations and current market rates
• Fluency in English plus one European language (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Swedish, Danish or Norwegian)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Commercial mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach
• Experience with Tourplan is advantageous

Additional Info:

• Salary £35-39,000 (depending on experience) plus bonus scheme
• London based - hybrid working model 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home (after probation)
• Opportunity to travel for client meetings and industry events
• Occasional weekend emergency cover (rota basis)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent company benefits and career development opportunities

Apply with your CV quoting GTR1850 or visit: www.geckotravelrecruitment.co.uk

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