We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in the Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, or Airline industry to join our growing team in Chicago or New Jersey.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in B2B sales, business development, account management, outbound travel, and travel-agent relationships. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, building strong relationships with travel agencies, generating sales leads, and expanding the market presence of .
This is a highly relationship-driven position, so candidates with an established network within the local travel trade are strongly preferred.
Candidates must be willing to travel up to 80% within their assigned state to meet travel agencies and business partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute B2B business development strategies for .
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the travel trade.
- Generate qualified sales leads and convert them into active business accounts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with travel agencies, tour operators, and other travel-industry partners.
- Promote and strengthen its brand positioning within the local market.
- Develop new affiliations and partnerships with travel agencies and industry stakeholders.
- Manage existing client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth.
- Provide product training, platform support, and ongoing assistance to existing clients.
- Conduct regular meetings and business visits with travel agencies and prospective clients.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate travel products and solutions.
- Develop outbound travel business and promote international destinations.
- Maintain knowledge of destinations, hotels, travel products, agents, and local travel-market trends.
- Monitor competitor activity and identify opportunities for business growth.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, client interactions, and sales activities.
- Meet assigned business development and sales targets.
- Represent the company professionally at client meetings, industry events, and travel-trade activities.
Required Qualifications
- 2–6 years of professional experience, preferably 2–4 years specifically within the Travel Industry.
- Proven experience in Business Development and Account Management.
- Experience working with travel agencies, tour operators, or the travel trade.
- Strong B2B sales and lead-generation experience.
- Experience selling outbound travel destinations.
- Strong knowledge of local travel agencies, agents, hotels, and destinations.
- Good understanding of the local travel market and travel-trade network.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the relevant local language.
- Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office, email, and internet applications.
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned state.
- Must have valid authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in an outbound travel agency.
- IATA certification is preferred.
- Existing relationships with local travel agencies and travel-industry professionals.
- Experience selling international destinations, hotel products, or travel services.
- Established B2B travel-industry network in Chicago or New Jersey.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused travel-industry sales professional who knows the local travel market and has an established network of travel agencies and industry contacts.
You should be comfortable with:
- B2B sales
- Business development
- Account management
- Cold calling and lead generation
- Client meetings
- Travel-agency visits
- Product demonstrations and training
- Outbound destination sales
- Building long-term client relationships
- Frequent local travel
Work Authorization
Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States.
We are unable to consider candidates who require unauthorized employment arrangements.
Important Requirements
Please apply only if you meet the following requirements:
- 2+ years of relevant Travel Industry experience
- Business Development & Account Management experience
- Experience with outbound travel
- Knowledge of local travel agencies and travel trade
- Valid US driver’s license
- Valid US work authorization
- Willingness to travel up to 80% within the assigned state
- Available to join within 30 days or less
Candidates We Are Not Seeking
This position is focused specifically on the travel-agency and outbound travel trade.
Candidates whose primary experience is with companies such as OYO, Airbnb, cruise companies, or similar accommodation/cruise-focused businesses may not be a strong fit for this role.
We are also not considering freelancers, independent consultants, or candidates currently running their own company for this position.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $48,000 – $54,000 per year
Benefits include:
- Medical insurance
- Additional company benefits
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Payment processed every 15 days
- Business travel within the assigned state
Interview Process
The selection process consists of two interviews:
- Interview with VP Sales
- Interview with HR
The position reports directly to the VP Sales (Dubai).
Work Location
Chicago Position
Candidates should ideally be based in Chicago or nearby areas and have strong knowledge and connections within the local travel market.
New Jersey Position
Candidates should ideally be based in New Jersey or nearby areas and have strong knowledge and connections within the local travel market.
Candidates will be expected to meet local travel agencies and develop business within their assigned territory, so local market knowledge and an existing travel-industry network are highly valued.
About
is a B2B travel platform focused on providing travel products and solutions to travel-industry partners. This role will play an important part in expanding the platform’s presence among travel agencies and business partners in the US market.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Travel Industry Business Development Manager with strong B2B sales, account management, outbound travel, and local travel-agency relationships, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60618