As the travel manager, the candidate will also be responsible for identifying new markets, generating leads, developing business opportunities, strengthening regional partnerships, and achieving agreed revenue and business-growth targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and establish relationships with travel agencies, travel companies, tour operators and corporate travel partners.
- Develop and maintain a strong B2B network.
- Regularly communicate with existing travel partners to understand their requirements and identify additional business opportunities.
- Negotiate commercial terms, service arrangements and partnership opportunities within approved company guidelines
- Track lead conversion and revenue generated from new business.
- Explore new travel products, destinations and service opportunities based on market demand.
- Allocate leads, customer enquiries and operational activities among Travel Consultants.
- Ensure the team follows Company processes,
communication standards and documentation requirements.
- Monitor monthly business performance. prepare sales and revenue forecasts.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- 4–5 years of experience in Travel & Tourism, Travel Operations and Development field.
- Robust understanding of the travel and tourism industry.
- Experience working with travel agencies, tour operators, corporate travel companies or travel service providers.
- Knowledge of travel booking processes, destinations, travel documentation and related services.
- Strong lead-generation and business-development skills.
- Ability to manage and motivate a small team of Travel Consultants.
- Strong delegation and follow-up skills. Ability to set priorities and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, travel companies, agencies and customers.