Business Development Manager, Travels & Tour
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 7 – 10 years
- Location Lagos
- City Ikeja
- Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development  , Travels & Tours 
Job Summary
- The Business Development Manager, Travels & Tours is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding the company’s Travel & Tours business through the acquisition of corporate and individual clients.
- The role focuses on mobilizing corporate travel deals, building strategic partnerships, identifying new market opportunities, and ensuring the successful promotion and sale of travel services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the end-to-end business strategy for the Travel & Tours vertical in line with group objectives.
- Lead market entry, brand positioning, and growth initiatives across corporate, leisure, and group travel segments.
- Identify, pursue, and mobilize corporate travel deals with companies, institutions, and organizations.
- Generate new business leads through networking, referrals, partnerships, and direct marketing initiatives.
- Develop and present travel solutions, quotations, and proposals to potential clients.
- Negotiate pricing, service terms, and agreements with clients in line with company policies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Promote travel services including flight bookings, travel packages, hotel reservations, group travel, and visa support services.
- Establish and enforce operational policies, SOPs, and service standards for the Travel & Tours vertical.
- Ensure compliance with airline regulations, GDS requirements, NANTA, IATA (where applicable), and other statutory bodies.
- Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging opportunities within the travel industry.
- Track and manage the sales pipeline, client engagement activities, and conversion rates.
- Build and lead a high-performing team across Business Development, Reservations & Ticketing, Operations, and support functions.
- Set clear KPIs, performance targets, and accountability frameworks for the team.
- Support marketing campaigns and initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Prepare periodic reports on sales performance, business opportunities, and revenue projections for management review.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Tourism, Aviation Management, or a related field.
- MBA or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- 7–10 years of experience in business development, sales, or corporate account management within the travel, aviation, hospitality, or related industries.
- Proven experience in mobilizing corporate accounts and driving revenue growth.
- Strong knowledge of corporate travel services, airline operations, GDS, and partnership management.
- Demonstrated ability to identify new market opportunities and develop strategic client relationships.
- Excellent negotiation, networking, and client relationship management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
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