Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager
Team Leader at C&M Travel Recruitment – 01737 309984
We are representing a prestigious travel company renowned for crafting ultra‑luxury journeys for discerning private clients. With a reputation for excellence and bespoke service, they continue to grow and innovate in the elite travel space. As part of this expansion, we are seeking a senior‑level professional to lead client acquisition and business development while curating exceptional travel experiences for UHNW individuals. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of luxury travel in a world‑class environment, with a basic salary of £70k+ depending on experience, plus a lucrative bonus structure.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the strategic lead for ultra‑luxury travel consulting, overseeing high‑value client relationships and bespoke itinerary design.
- Drive business growth by identifying, acquiring, and nurturing relationships with HNW and UHNW individuals.
- Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies to engage elite travel audiences.
- Represent the brand at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to expand market presence.
- Collaborate with leadership on revenue goals, client segmentation, and service innovation.
- Maintain deep knowledge of global luxury travel trends, destinations, and partnerships to deliver cutting‑edge experiences.
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development and service excellence.
Skills & Experience Required
- A minimum of 5 years experience in ultra‑luxury travel, with a focus on high‑touch service.
- Proven success in developing new business pipelines and converting UHNW leads into loyal clients.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, pricing strategy, and revenue optimisation.
- Expertise in luxury marketing, including campaign design and implementation.
- Exceptional negotiation and relationship‑building skills across both client and supplier networks.
- Deep familiarity with elite destinations, luxury hotel brands, and exclusive affiliations.
- Highly proactive, organised, and capable of leading cross‑functional initiatives.
- Comfortable working independently and influencing at senior levels.
Additional Information
- Basic salary of £70k+ depending on experience, plus a lucrative bonus structure.
- Office based in central London.
- Opportunities for international travel, including FAM trips and luxury networking events.
- Career progression into senior leadership within a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment.
- Work alongside a team of diverse, highly skilled industry professionals.
Job Details
- Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment Type: Full‑time
- Job Function: Sales, Business Development, and Management
- Industry: Travel Arrangements
If you are an experienced Private Travel expert with a proven track record in business development and a passion for delivering exceptional, bespoke experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply for the position of Private Luxury Travel & Business Development Manager online or email your CV to lisa@candm.co.uk.
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