About Us
HBX Group is the world’s leading technological partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard-to-reach high-value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course, we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality.
Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven professional to manage business development within a designated territory. This role requires strong commercial acumen, relationship management skills, and the ability to execute sales strategies effectively. You will identify new opportunities, manage existing client relationships, and ensure revenue targets are achieved while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Identifying potential new customers and pursuing opportunities until the customer is signed up and producing bookings, including customer training, advice and guidance;
XML knowledge essential(20–40%, territory dependent).
* Contacting existing customers in person and by phone to get feedback and report this feedback into the business service departments as business requirements (30–50%, territory dependent). Extensive travel required at times.
* Providing support to customers for product requirements, promotions, etc., with the assistance of sales support, pricing and sourcing departments (10–20%).
* Acting as an escalation point for Credit Control and technology issues with customers (5%).
* Reviewing customer base and proposing sales strategy for their territory (10%).
* Providing sales forecasts, sales budget proposals and commercial proposals for customers in territory (5%).
* Proactively using, maintaining, and updating relevant records in the company CRM system (Salesforce) (10%).
* Core responsibility: achieve budgeted sales within territory in line with company targets.
Essential Requirements
* Make commercial decisions on a daily basis to ensure that GTA has a strong customer base and business mix in the territory.
* Utilize market and customer knowledge to decide whether GTA will work with particular customers and make