German speaking sales executive

German Speaking Business Development Manager – Travel

Location: Edinburgh or London (Hybrid working with 2 days from home)

Salary: £35,000 – £44,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits + bonus

Remote candidates with relevant experience in travel will also be considered.

Main Duties: Manage key client accounts, develop new business opportunities, and promote UK travel products, with a focus on Scotland and London as leading destinations.

The Role:

• Manage and develop strong relationships with existing clients and partners
• Create, tailor, and quote bespoke and complicated travel programmes
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the travel trade
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality itineraries
• Use Tour Plan CRM to manage bookings, pipelines, and client interactions
• Maintain strong destination knowledge, particularly across Scotland and/or London

The Candidate:

• Previous experience within a Destination Management Company, tour operator, or similar travel environment
• Fluent in German
• Background in hotel reservations, travel sales, or itinerary building
• Tourism-related degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Edinburgh and/or London as key travel destinations
• Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Experience using Tour Plan or similar CRM systems is advantageous
• IT literate

Location: Edinburgh or London (Hybrid working with 2 days from home)

Main Duties: Coordinating and managing travel bookings from confirmation through to delivery, ensuring smooth and successful trips for clients.

The Role:

• Manage end-to-end bookings for group and individual travel programmes
• Coordinate accommodation, transport, and additional services
• Use Tour Plan CRM to manage reservations, supplier bookings, and documentation
• Liaise with suppliers to secure services at competitive rates
• Ensure all elements of trips are delivered accurately and on time
• Handle amendments, issues, and operational queries efficiently
• Work closely with sales and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Maintain up-to-date product and destination knowledge
• Support the smooth running of operations and client satisfaction

The Candidate:

• Fluency in German
• Previous experience within a tour operator, travel operations role, hotel reservations, or student halls
• Will consider graduates with a Tourism-related degree or relevant industry experience preferred
• Strong experience in bookings, reservations, or travel coordination
• Familiarity with Tour Plan or similar CRM system is advantageous
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple bookings simultaneously
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Good knowledge of UK destinations, particularly Scotland or London, is desirable