Business Development Executive – Travel Industry (B2B Sales)
Umanist NA · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities within the local travel trade.
- Build and maintain relationships with travel agencies and tour operators.
- Generate new sales leads and onboard new agency partners.
- Manage and grow existing client accounts.
- Conduct product demonstrations and client training.
- Promote outbound travel products and services.
- Cook up with internal operations teams to support client requirements.
- Maintain regular follow-ups on sales opportunities and customer inquiries.
- Achieve assigned sales and business development targets.
Required Qualifications
- 2–6 years of experience in the travel industry.
- Experience in Business Development and Account Management.
- Experience working with travel agencies or tour operators.
- Strong knowledge of outbound travel destinations.
- Good understanding of the local travel trade.
- Excellent communication skills in English and the local language.
- Proficiency with MS Office, email, and internet applications.
- Valid U.S. Driver's License.
- Willingness to travel up to 80% within the assigned territory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with B2B travel technology or travel distribution platforms.
- IATA certification is a plus.
- Existing relationships with local travel agencies.