Senior Executive Business Development
Company Name: Urban Yatra
Department: Business Development / Sales
Job Location: Shoubhagya Nagar
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Salary Offered: 18,000–22,000 per month (Negotiable)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Business Development Manager / Sales Head / Management
1. Job Purpose
The Senior Executive – Business Development will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, acquiring customers, building strategic partnerships, converting leads into bookings, and achieving sales targets. The candidate will play a key role in expanding Urban Yatra’s customer base and increasing revenue through effective sales strategies and relationship management.
2. Key Roles and Responsibilities
A. Business Development & Lead Generation
- Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand the company's customer base.
- Generate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, digital channels, and market research.
- Identify potential customers for domestic and international holiday packages, group tours, corporate travel, and customized travel solutions.
- Explore new market segments and opportunities to increase sales and revenue.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers and business partners.
B. Sales & Revenue Generation
- Promote and sell travel packages, holiday tours, group departures, and customized travel services.
- Understand customer travel requirements and recommend suitable packages based on budget and preferences.
- Prepare quotations, itineraries, and proposals in coordination with the Operations team.
- Follow up with prospective customers and convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
- Achieve monthly sales targets, revenue goals, and business development objectives.
- Negotiate with customers and close deals while maintaining company profitability.
C. Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Ensure timely follow-ups and professional communication throughout the sales process.
- Understand customer needs and provide suitable travel solutions.
- Maintain customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Handle customer queries and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.
D. Corporate & B2B Business Development
- Identify and approach corporate clients, travel agents, channel partners, and other potential business associates.
- Develop partnerships with companies, institutions, travel agencies, and relevant organizations.
- Generate business through corporate travel requirements, group tours, employee holiday packages, and other relevant opportunities.
- Maintain regular communication with partners to develop long-term business relationships.
- Identify opportunities for bulk bookings and recurring business.
E. Market Research & Competitor Analysis
- Research market trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings.
- Identify new destinations, travel products, and customer segments with business potential.
- Provide feedback to management on market opportunities, customer expectations, and pricing trends.
- Recommend strategies to improve lead generation, conversion rates, and sales performance.
F. Sales Reporting & Coordination
- Maintain accurate records of enquiries, leads, follow-ups, quotations, and confirmed bookings.
- Update CRM systems and sales trackers regularly.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance reports.
- Coordinate with the Operations and Reservations teams to ensure smooth execution of confirmed bookings.
- Track customer payments and coordinate with the relevant team for outstanding balances.
- Monitor sales performance against targets and identify opportunities for improvement.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication,
presentation, negotiation, and convincing skills.
- Proven ability to generate leads and convert prospects into customers.
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
- Good understanding of sales processes and business development strategies.
- Target-oriented mindset with a focus on revenue growth.
- Ability to prepare quotations, proposals, and sales reports.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and CRM tools.
- Strong follow-up, planning, and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of domestic and international tour packages will be an advantage.
5. Educational Qualifications
- Graduate in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Tourism, Hospitality, or a related discipline.
- An MBA or additional qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Tourism Management will be an added advantage.
6. Experience Required
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Business Development, Sales, Client Acquisition, or Relationship Management.
- Experience in the tours and travel, hospitality, tourism, or service industry is preferred.
- Candidates with experience in corporate sales, B2B partnerships, holiday packages, or travel-related services will have an added advantage.
7. Compensation & Perks
- Salary: 18,000–22,000 per month, negotiable based on experience, skills, and suitability.
- Performance-based incentives may be offered as per company policy.
- Opportunity to grow professionally in the travel and tourism industry.
- Supportive work environment with opportunities to contribute to business expansion.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a proactive, confident, and commercially driven professional who can independently generate leads, build customer relationships, close sales, and contribute to the growth of Urban Yatra. The ideal candidate should have a strong sense of ownership, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to achieve business targets consistently.
Experience: 3 to 5 years
Salary Offered: 18k-22k (Negotiable)
Drop your resume at:
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📌 Senior Business Development Executive (Bhubaneswar)
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