About Travel Places

Travel Places is a specialist travel management company with over 45 years of experience delivering bespoke travel solutions for the sports and media industries. We are trusted by some of the world’s most high-profile teams, brands, athletes and production companies to manage complex travel logistics with precision, care, and discretion.

Role Overview

To date Travel Places has enjoyed rapid growth through our strong reputation and referral base. We are now looking to accelerate that growth with the appointment of a dedicated Business Development Manager, capable of forging new relationships in existing and adjacent sectors.

This is a strategic role, dealing with clients at a senior level, reporting to the Managing Director, and working closely with the Head of Marketing. You will be responsible for hands-on business development across the sports, media and creative industries, with the opportunity to build a team underneath you over time.

This is therefore a senior role that requires a deep understanding of B2B sales and relationship management, together with a results-driven approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify and target new business opportunities within the sports and media sectors, including elite sports teams, governing bodies, broadcasters, and production companies.
• Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a clear sales strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Client Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers, understanding their travel needs and presenting tailored solutions.
• Proposal Development: Create compelling proposals and presentations that demonstrate Travel Places’ value proposition.
• Negotiation & Closing: Lead contract negotiations and close deals that are commercially sound and aligned with client expectations.
• Market Intelligence: Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic planning.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including operations, marketing, and account management to ensure seamless onboarding and service delivery.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record in B2B sales or business development, ideally within travel, sports, media, or events.
• Strong network within the sports and/or media sectors is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, self-starter attitude.
• Leadership experience or potential
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid office / Home working
• Health cashback and Employee Assistance programme
• Group personal pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff social and wellbeing events
• Opportunities for professional development
• A collaborative and passionate team environment

How to Apply

If you’re ready to play a key role in the growth of a respected travel brand and work with some of the most exciting names in sport and media, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a cover letter to beckyt@travelplaces.co.uk

Closing Date:Friday 29 August 2025

We may close applications before the stated deadline if we receive enough suitable submissions. To ensure your application is considered, we recommend applying as early as possible

Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK

Travel Places is an equal opportunities employer and provide an inclusive office environment where all employees can maximise their full potential to succeed based on their skills and talent. We therefore positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible job applicants.