Business Development Manager

Job Details

Travelzoo is a global media commerce company. With more than 28 million members in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and 25 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes offers from more than 2,000 travel, entertainment and local companies. Travelzoo’s deal expert’s review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value.

Please note:  The sales patch for this role is the Home Counties 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop outstanding relationships by prospecting high-quality restaurants, spas, attractions, activities and lifestyle local businesses
• Negotiate and close outstanding deals for Travelzoo’s local audience
• Team with Producers to source, negotiate and deliver outstanding deals to our members
• Generate your own pipeline to deliver and achieve monthly goals
• Track ongoing sales activities and forecast business opportunities
• Establish and maintain long-term client business relationships, through face-to-face meetings
• Network with relevant local contacts to drive awareness of Travelzoo and what we offer in your region
• Manage your region to ensure you get the best quality and mix of content available for all local members
• Maintain the highest level of client and member satisfaction

Candidate profile:

• Degree educated (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in dealing with restaurants and other small businesses would be an advantage
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• You have a “good nose” for what is an outstanding deal
• Passion for cold-calling and hunting, and developing and closing sales
• Ability to make cold calls and manage numerous prospects
• Excellent networker with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to achieve results while working independently
• Comprehensive use of CRM to manage, and plan pipeline
• Hands-on approach, team player and goal-oriented coupled with an ability to adjust to changing circumstances round up your profile