Job title: Business Development Manager - Coach Market.

Job description:
A market leader, established in 1990, Hospitality Line’s business success has been built on the highest possible level of attention to detail and the sound understanding of the needs and aspirations of our customers. An exciting position is available for an experienced Business Development Manager to work closely with our UK and international Coach & Group Travel Organisers (GTO’s) partners. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will help Hospitality Line remain at the forefront of this sector, by exploring, building and developing new relationships with a range of partners across different market segments, territories and distribution channels. The role requires a high level of both strategic and creative thinking and the ability to evaluate, secure and grow commercial opportunities whilst pushing Hospitality Line forward in a number of different directions. Part of the role will be to represent the Company at trade shows and networking events and working closely with trade bodies and trade partners including CTC, GTOA, London and Partners, Visit Britain, UKInbound and ETOA. Responsibilities Devise a business plan (in line with the company 3 year plan) in order to achieve sales, margin and profit targets. Identify new sales leads, pitching to prospective clients, commercial negotiations, drawing up and implementing agreements. Developing strategic partnerships with new clients. Pro-actively building strong relations with coach operators and GTO’s. Creating, designing and writing copy for marketing materials in conjunction with the marketing team. Work with the marketing team to research, development, implementation and review of campaigns. Researching and identifying new niches, websites and trends to integrate into our marketing campaigns. Keeping up-to-date with latest developments in the domestic travel industry, online marketing and social media. Organising and attending meetings, events and exhibitions on behalf of the company Network in relevant trade circles to raise the profile of the company and maintain our existing good reputation. Collecting and collating feedback from all leads. Developing content ideas for the online teams regular newsletters Compiling weekly stats, reports for internal distribution. Assisting the Managing Director with ad hoc duties as required. Desired Skills & Experience Knowledge and experience of the global travel trade, in particular the coach & GTO sector Well networked with an extensive contact base Excellent customer service skills with demonstrable experience Articulate with good telephone manner The ability to engage with a range of people at different levels Understanding of international business practices and cultural differences Proven ability in copy writing for marketing purposes Excellent written communication skills, particularly for a sales audience Ability to work independently and as part of a team  The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills, a keen eye for details and determination to produce results in a pressurised work environment. An innovator with an outgoing personality coupled with a good sense of humour which is a must! 

Employer Name: UK Recruitment

Form of contact: Recruiter

Job short description: Sales and marketing managers

Country: United Kingdom

Region: LONDON

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Monthly