Business Development Manager - German Speaking

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who is fluent in German and English to represent a portfolio of international hotel brands. Based in the UK, you will build and nurture relationships with travel agents, tour operators and key trade partners across the UK and several European markets.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary trade contact for assigned hotel brands across the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with travel agents, tour operators, consortia and other industry partners.
• Deliver face‑to‑face and virtual training sessions, presentations and webinars to increase product knowledge and drive bookings.
• Plan and execute agency visits, sales calls, trade events, roadshows and partner meetings.
• Recruit, engage and support travel agents through incentive, rewards and training programmes.
• Create and implement sales campaigns and trade engagement initiatives in collaboration with commercial and marketing teams.
• Organise familiarisation trips, educational visits and trade events to strengthen product knowledge.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and partner performance to identify growth opportunities.

Required profile

• Fluent written and spoken German and English.
• Experience in travel, hospitality, tourism or hotel representation.
• Excellent presentation, communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Confident delivering training sessions both in person and virtually.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Required skills

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• CRM platforms

What we offer

• Salary from £40,000 to £50,000 per year.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Travel allowance and international travel opportunities.
• Flexible remote / hybrid working.
• Ongoing professional development and training.