Travel Trade Recruitment
Business Development Executive – Inbound Group Travel (Italian Speaking)
Edinburgh | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home after probation)
Salary – £35,000 – £38,000 (DOE) + bonus & benefits
Are you passionate about Scotland and group travel? Do you thrive on creating winning itineraries, building client relationships and converting enquiries into confirmed business?
We're looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to join a growing inbound travel team specialising in group travel across Scotland and the UK & Ireland.
What you'll be doing:
- Creating competitive, creative group travel proposals.
- Building strong relationships with international clients and suppliers.
- Negotiating the best rates and maximising commercial opportunities.
- Managing enquiries from quotation through to confirmation.
- Working closely with operations to deliver exceptional group experiences.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Fluency in Italian and excellent English (additional European languages are a bonus).
- At least 2 years' experience with an inbound tour operator or DMC.
- Strong knowledge of Scotland as a destination.
- Experience costing, quoting and managing group travel.
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.
Knowledge of Tourplan or similar travel systems would be an advantage.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working after probation.
- Career progression within a growing international travel business.
- A collaborative team environment where your ideas and commercial flair will make a real impact.
If you're ready to take the next step in your travel career and help create unforgettable group experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Please click to apply or send your CV to
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