Business Development Executive

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to drive growth within the travel and tourism sector. You will build and nurture relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, corporate clients and other partners, promoting our destination experiences and services.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the travel and tourism market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, corporate clients and strategic partners.
• Promote company products, services and destination experiences to prospective clients.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to uncover growth opportunities.
• Generate leads, convert prospects and secure long‑term business partnerships.
• Arrange and attend client meetings, networking events and travel trade exhibitions.
• Support contracting and commercial negotiations with partners.
• Maintain regular communication with existing clients to strengthen relationships.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and business development KPIs.
• Coordinate with operations and reservations teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Prepare sales reports, pipeline updates and market feedback reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in business development, sales, account management or commercial operations.
• Previous experience in travel, tourism, destination management or hospitality is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of B2B sales and partnership development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Self‑motivated, target‑oriented and able to build professional relationships.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience using CRM systems.