Business Development Manager - German speaking

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)

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Additional information:

£40,000 DOE plus performance bonus

Travel allowance

Remote / hybrid flexibility

International travel opportunities

Professional development & training