Business Development Manager – Luxury Travel

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. Show more Show less

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.

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.