Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager is responsible for actively promoting Expedia TAAP and developing relationships with alternative travel bookers and build new relationships with travel agency partners UK wide. There will also be a strong focus on identifying partners which have potential to grow into large partners. The role will also require you to conduct product training face-to-face or virtually. Attend events and support the Senior Sales Manager and Sales Managers as and when required. The role should engage and leverage, customer operations, sales support, analytics, and marketing teams as necessary. We are looking for a confident and energetic individual with strong business development skills, a team player, great communicator who can work independently, a self-motivator, analytical and with an appetite to learn and support a team. The role will require active sales visits with some national travel required including joining team meetings. Key responsibilities & qualifications include:Ability to accurately diagnose known and unknown partner business needs and translate needs into opportunities and appropriate product offering.Strong business development skills and with the ability to translate benefits into the partner’s business language to prove valueAbility to effectively communicate and to form strong business relationships face to face and remotely; including fundamental presentation skills and the demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly and appropriately influence othersAbility to identify partners with strong fit and which have the opportunity for long term growthProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointCRM skills, preferably SalesforceAbility to work and thrive in a multi-tasked, fast paced environmentTeam player who is willing to share ideas, bring a positive attitude and can be flexible when neededCar owner / full driving licence (mileage paid)Required Experience: At least 3 years business sales development experience ideally related to the travel industry but not compulsory. IndustryLeisure, Travel & Tourism