German Business Development Executive

We are seeking an experienced German Speaking Travel Business Development Executive, hybrid working in the Surrey/London area or remote in Germany. The goal of the German Business Development role is to build travel agent knowledge and loyalty whilst establishing brands and resorts for the German-speaking travel trade.

Great role for a travel trade sales or b2b travel sales travel professional seeking an exciting role within a forward thinking travel company within a supportive team.

German Speaking Travel Business Development Executive Duties:

* Conducting client product training to the German-speaking travel trade using both verbal and written formats. To include travel agency sales calls throughout Germany, Austria & Switzerland in order to carry out face-to-face training as well as organising and leading webinars.

* Creating and maintaining German language training presentations (verbal, written and visual elements), each of which will be to a high standard and adhere to HIC EAME’s brand guidelines.

* Attending (and hosting where applicable) regular travel trade, consumer and media shows/events.

* Sourcing event opportunities in Germany, Austria & Switzerland.

* Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the German-speaking travel trade, including travel agents and tourist boards.

* Updating relevant social media channels with imagery and content following participation in events, training days, shows, etc.

* Working with the Digital Marketing Executive to coordinate a monthly travel agent newsletters.

* Relationships developed with travel agents, tour operators, tourist boards and the trade media.

German Speaking Travel Business Development Executive – Essential Requirements:

* Eloquent and well-spoken with excellent presentation skills.

* Similar experience within the travel industry including trade sales, travel sales and/or business development is imperative.

* FLUENT in German & English.

* Level of awareness of client product/services amongst the travel trade

* Event organisation and hosting skills.

* Experience in contributing to social media content, ideal but not essential

* Quality and timely sending of monthly travel agent newsletter.

Career development , supportive working team, bonus, travel perks, plus many more benefits. Hybrid working in the Surrey/London area up to £35k or remote in Germany €42,250