Business Development Manager - German speaking Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to represent a portfolio of luxury hotels across the Caribbean, Mexico and wider international destinations. Based in the UK and fluent in both English and Germany, you will build strong relationships with travel agents, tour operators and key trade partners across the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Poland. This is a remote role with frequent travel in Europe and occasional long haul trips.
Business Development Manager responsibilities:
Grow trade relationships across UK/DACH/Poland
Deliver engaging training (in person & virtual)
Plan market visits, roadshows and partner meetings
Drive engagement through incentives & rewards
Lead sales campaigns with commercial & marketing teams
Host FAM trips and trade events
Support tour operators with training & promotions
Analyse market trends and identify growth opportunities
Maintain CRM reporting and partner activity logs
Business Development Manager skills required:
Fluent German & English
Experience in travel, tourism, hospitality or hotel representation
Confident presenter with strong relationship building skills
Organised, proactive and commercially aware
Strong PowerPoint, Excel and CRM skills
Existing trade relationships across UK/DACH/Poland (advantageous)
