Business Development Manager - Luxury Travel

TCS World Travel has been delivering exceptional travel experiences for over 30 years, and they are seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance relationships with travel agency partners. The role involves strategic planning, executing marketing initiatives, and driving bookings through proactive outreach and engagement with high-value partners.

Responsibilities:

• Strengthen relationships with travel agency partners to drive repeat and new bookings through training, targeted marketing, events, and proactive outreach
• Build and execute a strategic plan to prioritize and engage high-value agency partners (and identify new ones)
• Create and launch new programs and marketing initiatives that boost awareness of TCS offerings among agencies and their high-net-worth clients
• Maintain precise campaign and lead tracking in Salesforce
• Meet prospective guests in person to present trip options and convert interest into bookings
• Track performance with monthly analytics and reporting
• Manage budgets and evaluate ROI on all initiatives
• Share regular insights with Sales, BD, and Marketing on wins, challenges, and action plans
• Stay fully informed on all TCS products and operations while building strong cross-department relationships

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development or outside sales positions for high-value luxury products/services (travel a plus)
• Proven relationship-driven sales approach with a track record of building strong partnerships
• Exceptional planning, organization, and prioritization skills. Highly self-sufficient, resourceful, and proactive
• Excellent communicator - verbal, written, and in group presentations
• Skilled in Salesforce and MS Office (especially PowerPoint)
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Calm and professional under pressure and tight deadlines
• Adaptable team player who thrives in fast-moving environments
• Genuine passion for experiential travel is essential
• Established network within luxury travel agencies strongly preferred