• Application Deadline: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Travels & Tours Business Development Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Travels & Tours 
  

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve sales targets.


• Identify and execute new business opportunities through documented market research.


• Build and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, ensure their ongoing satisfaction, and pursuing new client partnerships.


• Book travels and tours, carry out successful Visa and applications, book hotels and complete travel insurance.


• Effectively deliver results in an E-Commerce environment


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective marketing campaigns that will effectively showcase our services.


• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including travel agencies, corporate clients, hotels, airlines, and local tour operators.


• Provide weekly sales updates on activities and opportunities


• Achieve monthly allocated sales target

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business Administration, or any relevant field. Candidates with personal travel experiences will be preferred.


• IATA International Travel & Tourism + EBT Training Program or any other certification in travel and tourism


• 3 - 10 years work experience in Travels & Tourism and related businesses.


• Proven years of working experience as a corporate business development officer with a strong network of corporate bodies and organizations.


• Excellent knowledge of traveling software (computer reservations systems, GDS systems and e-travel).


• Excellent knowledge in visa processing, ticketing and hotel reservations


• Proficiency in verbal and written English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.


• Exemplary sales skills and customer-oriented approach.


• Well-versed in various areas of travel (domestic/international, business/holidays, group/individual etc).


• Ability to present, persuade and communicate effectively.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.