Abbey Ireland & UK are seeking an experienced, commercial Business Development Executive with a proven track record in converting business from the German speaking markets inbound to the UK. The successful candidate will be a commercially driven self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, articulate with total fluency in written and spoken English and German.
The company offers a competitive salary along with a company bonus scheme and benefits package. It is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who has a strong sales flair and is looking to develop their career in a fast growing travel company. The role will report to the German Business Development Manager UK, and some international travel may be required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with both existing and potential new clients in the North Europe Groups Market. This includes German speaking markets, Scandinavia, Benelux and other East Europe countries.
- Preparing and costing proposed client group and series programs, working with the client to ensure their subsequent conversion to confirmed business
- Following up with the client to convert offers and quotes into sales
- Full utilisation of the Tourplan system to generate all quotes and followup, ensuring that the confirmed proposal is accurately reflected in Tourplan
- Full utilisation of CRM system
- Any agreed sales and marketing activities, either in Ireland/UK or in the overseas market. This could take the form of desk-based activities or direct agent/client interactions.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be fluent in written and oral German (required)
- Have very good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Have good knowledge of British tourism industry product is a distinct advantage
- Have excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
- Have strong positive communication skills and be client focused, friendly and diplomatic
- Be achievement focused and sales driven
- Be a team player able to work in a busy environment
- Have a desire to be the best for yourself and your clients
View the full job description and person specification here >>
How to apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to Katrin Erdmann by 31 December 2021.
About Abbey Ireland & UK: Abbey Ireland & UK is owned and managed by a team of experienced travel professionals and its core business is selling the destinations of Ireland and the UK to the worldwide travel trade on a B2B basis. With over 42 years of experience, Abbey Ireland & UK specialises in leisure tourism and offers the full range of services for Group and Individual Travel.
