We are seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to join a premium luxury travel company specialising in bespoke and highly curated travel experiences.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to build their own book of business, develop a strong personal client portfolio and take genuine ownership of their growth and revenue.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and develop your own portfolio of clients within the luxury travel market.
- Identify and convert new business opportunities through networking, referrals, events and personal relationships.
- Develop long-term client relationships and grow repeat business and referrals.
- Build strategic partnerships with luxury hotels, resorts, private aviation, yacht companies, concierge firms, travel partners and premium lifestyle brands.
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to conversion and relationship management.
- Work closely with the travel team to create personalised and bespoke travel experiences.
- Represent the brand at relevant luxury, travel and networking events.
- Take ownership of your pipeline, client portfolio and revenue targets.
Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years of experience in business development, luxury travel, luxury hospitality, concierge, premium lifestyle or a similar relationship-driven sector.
- Proven track record in sales and business development.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition and ability to build and own a personal book of business.
- Strong existing network within the UAE luxury and travel ecosystem is highly desirable.
- Excellent networking, relationship management, negotiation and consultative selling skills.
- Strong communication and executive presence.
- Self-motivated, commercially driven and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy.
- Genuine passion for luxury travel, exceptional experiences and high-touch service.
This is an opportunity for someone who sees business development as more than a sales role — someone who wants to build a valuable client portfolio, develop lasting relationships and create their own success within a premium luxury travel environment.
