Business Development Manager - Travel & Tourism

About the role

JV Management Consulting Limited is hiring a Business Development Manager in Lagos, Marina, within the tourism and travel industry. The role covers generating new business, managing client relationships, building strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop and implement business development and sales strategies, and promote travel packages, holiday tours, flight bookings and hotel reservations.
• Generate leads, convert prospects into paying customers and build a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Build relationships with travelers, corporate clients, travel agencies and other partners, understand their travel needs and recommend suitable solutions while maintaining regular contact to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Develop partnerships with hotels, airlines, tour operators, destination management companies and other stakeholders, negotiate terms and explore corporate travel contracts, group tours and destination packages.
• Research travel trends and competitor pricing and marketing, and recommend new products and packages aligned with market demand.
• Work with the marketing team on digital promotion, brand visibility and promotional offers, and support corporate sales presentations.
• Meet agreed sales targets, prepare regular reports on leads, sales performance, revenue, client acquisition and partnerships, and advise management on market opportunities and challenges.

Required profile

• HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, marketing or client relationship management; travel and tourism experience is an advantage.
• Good understanding of travel products, tourism services and customer expectations.

Required skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to generate leads, close sales and build lasting business relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• Remuneration of NGN 250,000 per month, with possible sales commissions or performance-based incentives.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment in the travel and tourism industry.