Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and result-oriented Business Development Executive with at least 1 year of experience in the Travel &

- Tourism industry. The candidate will be responsible for generating new business, developing client relationships, handling travel enquiries, and achieving sales targets through effective communication and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate new business opportunities through calls, WhatsApp, email, social media, networking, and direct marketing.

- Handle B2B and B2C travel enquiries and convert leads into confirmed bookings.

- Understand customer requirements and coordinate with the operations team to prepare suitable travel packages.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with travel agents, corporate clients, DMCs, and other business partners.

- Follow up regularly with prospective and existing clients to improve conversion rates.

- Prepare and share quotations, package details, and proposals with clients.

- Negotiate with clients and suppliers when required to achieve competitive pricing.

- Maintain proper records of leads, follow-ups, quotations, and conversions.

- Meet monthly and yearly sales and revenue targets.

- Identify new markets, destinations, products, and business opportunities.

- Participate in travel exhibitions, networking events, B2B meets, and promotional activities.





- Coordinate with the Operations and Reservations teams to ensure smooth delivery of confirmed packages.

- Collect customer feedback and maintain long-term client relationships.

- Stay updated on travel destinations, hotels, packages, seasonal offers, and industry trends.

Required Skills

- Minimum 1 year of experience in Travel &
- Tourism / Travel Agency / DMC / Hospitality sales

.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Good knowledge of domestic and international travel destinations.

- Strong sales, negotiation, and follow-up skills.

- Ability to handle multiple enquiries and work with deadlines.

- Customer-focused and target-oriented approach.

- Good knowledge of MS Office / Google Workspace.

- Experience with CRM or travel software is an advantage.

- Valuable written and spoken English

- Malayalam is an advantage.

Qualification

- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Travel &
- Tourism, Hospitality, Business Administration

, or a related field.

- Minimum 1 year relevant industry experience.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Monthly sales and revenue achievement.

- Lead-to-booking conversion rate.

- Number of new clients/business accounts generated.

- Follow-up and response efficiency.

- Repeat business and client retention.

- Contribution to overall business growth.

Pay: ₹11,587.04 - ₹40,957.42 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Executive (BDE) (Kozhikode)
🏢 Westbird Holidays
📍 Kozhikode