About Thanima Farm LifeThanima Farm Life Pvt Ltd is a GSTC-certified heritage farm stay established in 2021, set across 34 acres of working farmland in Palakkad, Kerala.
We offer immersive family vacations, corporate and group experiences, adventure activities, retreats, and authentic rural experiences, with a strong focus on responsible tourism, sustainability, and meaningful guest experiences.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Business Development Executive to expand our customer base, develop strategic partnerships, increase bookings, and drive revenue.
About the RoleThe Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying current business opportunities and developing relationships with potential clients and partners across Malappuram and Calicut.
The role will focus on corporate bookings, group bookings, institutional business, travel partnerships, lead generation, client acquisition, and sales conversion.
The ideal candidate should be confident in meeting clients, generating leads, building relationships, following up with prospects, and closing deals.
This is a full-time, on-site role focused on the Malappuram and Calicut markets, with travel required for client meetings, sales visits, and business development activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and generate new business opportunities in the Malappuram and Calicut markets.
- Develop corporate, institutional, group, and travel-related business opportunities.
- Build relationships with companies, schools, colleges, travel agencies, tour operators, event planners, and other potential partners.
- Generate, qualify, and follow up on leads to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
- Conduct client meetings, sales visits, presentations, and property visits when required.
- Understand client requirements and coordinate with the marketing and operations teams to develop suitable packages and proposals.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure consistent follow-up with prospects.
- Manage relationships with existing corporate and key accounts.
- Identify new markets,
partnership opportunities, and revenue-generating channels.
- Track leads, follow-ups, conversions, bookings, and sales performance.
- Achieve assigned monthly sales and revenue targets.
- Represent Thanima Farm Life professionally when interacting with clients and business partners.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality, or a related field.
- Strong lead generation and prospecting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and deal-closing abilities.
- Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
- Experience in B2B sales or account management will be an advantage.
- Experience in tourism, hospitality, travel, or agritourism is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
- Comfortable using MS Office, CRM tools, and basic sales reporting tools.
- Willingness to travel within Malappuram, Calicut, and nearby areas for business development activities.
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel for client meetings would be an advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Performance-Based Sales Incentives
- TA & DA
- Statutory Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a growing nature-based hospitality and responsible tourism brand
Who We're Looking ForWe are looking for a proactive, target-oriented, and confident sales professional who enjoys meeting people, developing relationships, identifying opportunities, and converting prospects into business. If you have a strong understanding of the Malappuram and Calicut markets and are passionate about sales, hospitality, tourism, and business development, we'd love to hear from you.
Job DetailsPosition: Business Development Executive
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Malappuram & Calicut, Kerala
Work Mode: On-site
Experience: 2+ years preferred/required
How to ApplyInterested candidates can send their updated CV to:
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- Subject: Application – Business Development Executive
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